Up for auction is a magnificent estate-find lot of two museum-quality pieces of handcrafted Edwardian Irish crochet lace. These garments showcase the exquisite, heavy three-dimensional needlework that defined the early 20th century. Perfect for archival collections, textile study, fashion display, or delicate wearable styling.
Piece 1: Handmade Long-Sleeve Irish Crochet Blouse
- Features: Intricate, full open-mesh fields heavily decorated with structural botanical motifs, a high-neck collar profile, and dramatic, flared scalloped lace cuffs at the wrists.
- Condition Note: There is a tiny, localized storage spot on the back of the blouse. It is minor and does not detract from the beauty or structural integrity of this piece.
Piece 2: Antique 3D Raised Floral Dress Yoke / Bodice Collar
- Features: A heavy-weight, structured collar piece designed to drape over the shoulders and frame a dress bodice. Features masterful, heavily padded three-dimensional Irish crochet roses with raised center rings, tapering down into twin elongated front panels over an open net background.
Condition Summary:
Authentic antique condition over 100 years old. The structural lacework remains strong, tight, and beautifully intact across both pieces. Aside from the tiny spot mentioned on the back of the blouse, there is only a natural, even aged cream patina and a few small broken connecting threads typical of genuine Edwardian textiles. Sold exactly as found to protect historic value. Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully before bidding.