Edwardian 1912 Whitework Linen Walking Suit

Description: Edwardian 1912 Cutwork Whitework 2 Piece Linen Walking Suit - Helen Larson Collection Presenting a Edwardian white linen outfit with cutwork and wandering scrolls and embroidered rounds with intricate hand done lace fillings, and with eyelet galore on jacket, skirt, and sleeves. Satin stitch embroidery consists of beautiful skillfully done raised work, twigs, flowers and eyelet. Just lovely. Dating to the Edwardian 1912's period. This Is The Cutwork Line Outfit you have been waiting for. This 2 piece linen walking suit has been de-accessioned from the Helen Larson and Doris Langley Moore collection. Doris Langley Moore was instrumental in the founding of the Museum of Costume in Bath England. She was an avid collector and was a well known fashion historian. Long jacket having scalloped collar, long cuffed sleeves and with front crocheted buttons closures, all decorated with cutwork scrolls, satin-stitch embroidered twigs and flowers. Jacket has an attached self belt with Helen Larson's Collection label sewn into belt. Wide A-line skirt having 7 panels with matching decorations. Skirt has hook and eye closures at back. Jacket and skirt have no lining. Condition: In very good antique condition with very few imperfections consistent with it's age. Looks like the outfit has never been worn. There is NO underarm discoloration. Minor wear to belt, few light small spots above hem on skirt, tiny mend, and very minor tiny stitch holes at hem where a hem seam was taken out and altered, very little minor damage. Sturdy and strong and very wearable. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <

Price: 1200 USD

Location: Franklinville, New York

End Time: 2024-12-27T16:00:25.000Z

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