#7015 $500 Reserved
Chemical lace bolero, c.1905
An antique accessory, like the delightful bolero, adds a touch of romance to a modern wardrobe. You can wear the bolero with jeans or as formal evening cover. It is made from a type of cotton machine lace called "chemical." This is a great buy if you want the Edwardian romantic look without the higher cost of handmade lace.
The bolero features graceful wide, short sleeves. The cut, shorter in back with long front points, was meant to accommodate the mono-bosom of the Edwardian period. This cut works just as well today. The bolero is open in the front with no closures. The color has aged to pale cream.
The third picture down showcases the bold floral motifs, which are a triumph of inspired design.
Fair pledges of a fruitful tree,
Why do ye fall so fast ?
Your date is not so past
But you may stay yet here a while,
To blush and gently smile ;
And go at last.
The condition is excellent and wearable.
It measures: 38" bust, 14 1/2" from shoulder seam to shoulder seam, 13" center-back length, and 21" from the shoulder to the front point.
