Come, oogle at my pretty lace thing...then tell me what it is!

hatfeathers

hatfeathers

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I knew this was special enough to buy...got this with a couple of nice Victorian bodice/jackets.
It is so pretty, all crochet lace. The question is, though, how old and what should I call it (vest, jacket, over-thingy)?

Is it Irish needle lace? The little flowers are raised, what is that called? What do I call the dangly thingies?

Shown below over a black nylon full slip...for lack of a better idea.

Thanks, Jenn

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You'll need Sue Barton to tell you about the lace, but I've seen these described as Irish crochet lace. Edwardian, about 1910 or so. I love these, and I understand that they are good sellers!
 
I love it and I think you could show it with jeans, too!
 
GORGEOUS!!!! Do not let this go cheap.

Lizzie is right - this is an Irish Crochet Lace and is just
exquisite. A standby at identifying this type of lace is the 3 dimensional
rosettes. The extra picots in the filet sections are also common in
Irish crochet. This is an absolutely wonderful example of this type of lacework.

Sue
 
I just call the flowers, rosettes and for the life of me
I can't remember the proper term given to the danglies.

:(

Sue
 
Yes, Irish crochet - and lovely too!

Just a few days back, Joan (catbooks1940) posted about a very similar item on the ebay board - <a href=http://forums.ebay.com/db1/thread.jspa?messageID=422052616&forumID=92&x#422052616>click here</a>. (Not sure if she has it listed yet.)
Daniel dated hers at 1910, so I would think yours will be the same.
 
Edwardian Irish Crochet lace sells well and pretty well sells itself to the lace collectors. The black slip is good - it lets you see the pattern without interrupting the line.


Hollis
 
The only damage is a few missing dingleballs and a 2' piece of the edge lace at the bottom, where the front transitions to the bottom. The removal of that lace was done very nicely (jerks!) and really blends in unless you hold the side out straight.
No stains or tears, though, and it is a lovely all-over ivory color.

So, ideas on a price? I know I won't let it go for less than $100...it would look too good on Ms. Mable for me to sell for less. :spin:

Given the current lack of sales on the 'bay, I think this will be mall store'd until it sells or fall sales pick up.
Jenn
 
Joan currently has hers listed on ebay at $299.99 - no bids as yet. Yours seems longer and a little more elaborate in style - and even with the flaws you've mentioned, I would imagine you could also list it at around that price range, if not slightly more.
 
It looks hand made to me, not machine made, so if it were mine, i wouldn't let it go for anything less than $600.00, and you should really try for more like $1,000 or $1,200 but its difficult to get that type of price on eBAy.
 
I think I can stand having it around for a little while :wub: so my plan is to wait until things pick back up in the fall and then list. Ms. Mable the manni wants to give it a try-on first for a while.
Hey, in a few months it will be even MORE vintage!

Jenn
 
Just confirming Jonathan's price range - I had an Irish Crochet gown go over $1200 awhile ago, and a Bteenberg coat for over $1500, so there are serious buyers out there for this type garment.

Hollis
 
Hey, in a few months it will be even MORE vintage!

:hysterical: Jenn.

Hollis, re: those prices...WOW!!

Jenn, tell Ms. Mable to wear carefully! They aren't play clothes!
 
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