New vintage Lace Trad / Bib / Sailor Collar

New vintage Lace Trad / Bib / Sailor collar One of the most versatile styles to add to any outfit! All over lace, thick cotton “tape”, pretty points and curves. Trad: collar style front Bib: wear the bib in front Sailor: back square shape New, never worn vintage c. 1980s. Handmade Battenberg lace. Original tag still on: 100% cotton. Made in China. Freshly steamed. 14x12” at flat max. 6.5” flat neckline width. Lace collars: “Front” and “Reverse”: refers to the finished side vs. the side where you can see the “needlework”. Otherwise, there is no real “front” and “back”. Wear the collar any way you want: It depends on the neckline, the item worn with, and you. Prints, solids, darks, lights, summer, winter, tops, dresses, Victorian, modern, bohemian, Wednesday Addams. This collar has a button but you can also tack it with a few stitches for a more secure hold. You can also wear it tucked under a shirt collar or a piece of jewellery. Lots of brands sew a lace collar directly onto dresses, blouses, sweaters, and cardigans! It can be worn as is or embellished with ribbons, beading, hand drawn art, colour touch ups to the embroidery, etc. Care: Steaming is the easiest. If necessary, handwash in cold to warm water. Lay flat and shape. Iron while damp (with a white cotton cloth between). Careful when bleaching. Note: this was once WHITE. It is now off white. Brown spot on tie end. Yellowing on side. Group photo shows variety in the collection.