Edwardian Sheer Ecru Tie Neck Crewel Work Neckcloth Shirtfront Dickey-S-M, 1910s

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Indispensable accessories, neckcloths stretched the Edwardian woman’s wardrobe by changing the look of a dress and covering the décolletage. Though it is over a century old, this whisper-light version looks modern thanks to its banded collar, artisanal crewelwork and throat ties. A gorgeous layering piece and a beautiful fragment of history.

Sheer, open-sided neckcloth dickey consisting of two front panels and a single back panel joined at the shoulders; front is ultra-sheer linen, while back is linen to shoulder blades and cotton lawn beneath. Banded collar with meticulous crewel work embroidery around circumference, neckline, and down both sides of placket; throat ties. Hidden four snap front closure with decorative knotted buttons at chest; unlined.

fabric: cotton lawn, organdy
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: very good with two tiny rust spots on back panel and two additional faint marks on right front panel at waist (see photos)

measurements:

banded collar: 7/8” tall
neckline circumference: 14”
width: 13 ½” across shoulders, 14 ¾” across at back, bust and waist
length: 21” from shoulder in front, 17” from shoulder in back
throat ties: 9 ½” long x 5/8” wide (each)

label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small – medium due to neck circumference

Dimensions:

Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Length: 21 in (53.34 cm)Marked Size: none; comparable to size S-M (US)

Place of Origin:

Unknown

Period:

1910-1919

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Two tiny rust spots on back panel and two additional faint marks on right front panel at waist (see photos).

Seller Location:

Tucson, AZ

Reference Number:

Seller: 0620.12.001Seller: LU86435864472

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Edwardian Sheer Ecru Tie Neck Crewel Work Neckcloth Shirtfront Dickey-S-M, 1910s