Hello Devon,
It is hard to tell from the picture, but am I the only person who
thinks
this may not be a lappet?
No, you are not. But I am not borne with an english tongue so I am
the latest who will contradict. And I thought perhaps somebody has used
a wrong word being in a hurry or so.
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
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
A week or so ago, when we were discussing the asking price for a snippet of
Duchesse-Sluisse on eBay, I mentioned the lappet I bought in Ithaca last
October.
Here are a couple of photos:
http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/PhotoAlbum22.html
As I mentioned at the time, I'm pretty sure this is
