Antique openwork and eyelet embroidery scalloped collar with 9 flowers ✾ from Provence, Southern France. A handmade decorative collar. The outer petite scallops are all hand-bound with buttonhole stitches. The small eyelets ❍゜.⬭⬯ of the petals look like dewdrops. Elegant milk glass buttons in a glossy, lustrous ecru tone. The material is probably natural linen, or possibly a cotton blend. It has a fine count, is firm and flowing, smooth and light, and has a soft texture. It also has a good sense of wear and tear. A chic, gentle antique ecru tone with a slightly stone/plaster-like grayish, grassy khaki, and stone white tone. For infants, babies, toddlers, and children in the lower to middle grades of elementary school. For commemorative photoshoots such as Hatsumiya-mairi (first shrine visit), Hatsu-zekku (first seasonal festival), entrance ceremonies, and recitals. For decorating fashionable clothes. Also lovely for dolls such as BeBe bisque dolls, large bisque dolls, and teddy bears. By removing the buttons and tying ribbons on both sides, it can be worn by adult women on dresses, coats, knitwear, etc. It is also fashionable to sew it on. As it is, it will be a high-necked style, but it can also be worn by petite adult women. Please forgive the errors in the following amateur measurements. Vertical length/maximum height: approx. 21 cm Maximum width: approx. 32.5 cm (minimum approx. 25 cm) Inner diameter: φ34 cm Outer diameter: φ60 cm Collar width: 8-7.7 cm (mostly around 7-7.5 cm wide) Approx. 7.3g Cleaned at home and clean. There are no noticeable stains and it is beautiful. Currently, there are no serious scratches or tears, but there are several places where careful repairs have been made due to deterioration or wear and tear of the fabric. Please check the images below. ① 2 places on the button side, 1 place near the button loop ② 1 place near the petal ❍ of the flower motif ③ 2 places near the scalloped rim ④ 1 place on the inner diameter of the neck circumference ⑤ 3mm linear light brown stain under the petal ⬯ Because it is an old handmade work, please forgive any other loose threads or small oversights. I hope you will make good use of it ❁ Other works ⇓ Antique Pique de Provence Eyelet Scallop Lace Trim Collar Bib Antique French Openwork Flower Embroidery Tulle Frill Bib Collar Antique Openwork Flower Embroidery Eyelet Scallop Bib Collar