Stunning Victorian Hand Beaded Capelet or Bib Necklace designer-philip-hulitar I love the neat black

I love the neat black velvet collar that finishes the piece

5" from shoulder to bottom of gathers under the bust

is densely covered in tightly space

Of course these trends tended to trickle down from Haute Couture and it was Ateliers Like Dior that were doing it best

And the sleeves and edgings are amazing - stately and massive trees with deer and roosters abound

Stunning Victorian Hand Beaded Capelet or Bib Necklace designer-philip-hulitar I love the neat blackA absolute beautiful early textile that is in excellent condition. This is a darling little beaded capelet with a pretty fringe bead detail at the neck. It has a simple hook closure allowing you to style it front or back and wear it sitting on the shoulders or down the front as a full bib necklace, breastplate. The pattern is stunningly beautiful glossy black beads are hand sewn in a net design so it falls and drapes or expands quite wide. The edges