BERTHA COLLAR
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Marjorie Post's Closets
About this object
This style of bertha collar was popular from 1895-1905. The collar was probably fashioned from a length of lace originally used for something else, quite prabably a flouce or ruffle. It is made of Burano needle lace with a large scale floral design and varied fillings.
Full bertha collar of Burano needle lace with large scale floral design and varied fillings; based on 18th century Argentan lace. Lace is approximately 7" deep and extends full circle with a 6" overlap.
- Object name:
- BERTHA COLLAR
- Made in:
- UNKNOWN
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.214
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973