The problem stems from my previously announced ignorance of all things antique. I was under the impression that a lappet went around the neck, like a collar, but with the long thingies hanging down in front.
Now I understand that a lappet is worn on the head. Sorry! This piece is clearly not meant to be worn on the head, but rather, as you say, it is meant to be worn with the needlelace inset at the center back, like a collar, and the long strips down the front. (I guess!) Barbara > It is hard to tell from the picture, but am I the only person who thinks > this may not be a lappet? It looks to me like it might be a dress ornament > from > the late 19th, early 20th century. I am a little out of my depth in costume, > I'm afraid, but didn't they wear things like this in the 1890s or so? The > "back" of the lappet looks more like the back of a collar to me, than > something > that would go on top of the head. > Devon > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
