{"product_id":"antique-irish-crochet-bertha-collar-c-1900-free-shipping","title":"Antique Irish Crochet Bertha Collar, c. 1900  *Free Shipping","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Irish Crochet Bertha Collar, c. 1900, \u003cem\u003e*Free Shipping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional antique Irish crochet bertha collar dating to about 1900. Entirely handmade, this beautifully executed collar displays the bold floral motifs and remarkable craftsmanship that made Irish crochet among the finest lacework of the Edwardian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBertha collars were worn draped gracefully around the neck and shoulders, often secured with a decorative brooch, cameo, or simple gold pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntirely handmade, this eye-catching bertha collar would have taken many weeks of highly skilled work to complete. Every flower, leaf, bauble, and connecting stitch reflects the patience and artistry of the lace maker.  This collar is both wearable and worthy of any fine lace collection as an example of one of Ireland's most celebrated needle arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree U.S. Shipping by USPS Priority Mail,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ebeautifully packaged,\u003cbr\u003efully insured with delivery confirmation included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational, please inquire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally cleaned by a textile conservator using an exceptionally gentle process of careful hand washing through repeated soaking over the course of over week's time. No bleach, starch, or harsh chemicals were used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bertha is clean, ready to wear, and is in condition. There are no stains or storage odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e47½ inches (120.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e long and \u003cstrong\u003e8½ inches (21.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e wide at the widest point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garment comes from a lifelong collection of historic clothing and textiles, begun in the early 1940s. Carefully preserved for decades, it is now being offered for the first time through \u003cem\u003eThe Gilded Griffin\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52914836144421,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3952\/1829\/files\/GALLERYLACE.jpg?v=1785421683","url":"https:\/\/thegildedgriffinshop.com\/products\/antique-irish-crochet-bertha-collar-c-1900-free-shipping","provider":"The Gilded Griffin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}