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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;bluumz, post: 4395630, member: 649&quot;][USER=13464]@Northern Lights Lodge[/USER]</p><p>Leslie, I am speechless at your knowledge, and your generosity in sharing it! What wonderful and fabulous information! I can’t believe what went into making these laces so long ago.</p><p>The Bertha collar (item #1) is simply fabulous. I’m so glad you pointed out the layering of some of the large flowers… I hadn’t even noticed that!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]370824[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]370837[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The estate sale where I purchased all these pieces appeared to be that of an antique/vintage hoarder, however most of the items were low-end trash, or in very poor condition. But I like to spend time digging and I came across the lace pieces I have posted… As far as I know I got all the (non-polyester) lace there. I know nothing about the person who had lived in the home and owned these items but he/she must’ve been an interesting person!</p><p><br /></p><p>The lappet is approximately 44 inches long. BTW, I am assuming it is a lappet, if it has a different name please do let me know. I, too, imagine that a Legion of Honour recipient during Napoleon III’s time gave the piece to his beloved wife.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any ideas about the countries of origin on these pieces, and the black Chantilly lace in my other thread? French?</p><p><br /></p><p>I cannot express how grateful I am for the information you’ve provided, other than to offer a big and heartfelt <b><font size="7">thanks!</font></b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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