{"title":"Antique Lace \u0026 Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eLace and cloth made by hand, long before anything was made quickly. A white cotton capelet edged in bobbin lace, a black jet-beaded mourning cape that catches the light as it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are pieces to wear, to frame or simply to keep. We find them in the Ardèche and across the South of France, and describe their condition honestly, small repairs included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one of a kind, chosen by hand in Alba-la-Romaine and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaring for antique textiles:\u003c\/em\u003e store flat or loosely folded in tissue, away from sunlight. Hand wash only, and gently, if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-cotton-collar","title":"Antique White Cotton Capelet with Bobbin Lace Trim","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFeatures a delicate double-tiered gathered silhouette in fine white cotton, trimmed throughout with intricate hand-crafted bobbin lace along all edges and a matching lace band detail at the mid-cape. Fastens at the front with a white satin ribbon bow tie. Fully wearable and exceptionally well preserved for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: 1890s–1910s (Late Victorian \/ Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: A rare surviving example of everyday Edwardian feminine outerwear. The quality of the hand-worked bobbin lace and the double-tiered construction suggest European — likely French or Belgian — origin. Highly collectible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend hand washing delicate antique textiles only and storing flat to preserve the lace structure. Antique\/Vintage items usually show some signs of wear or fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’Atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831104680267,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00707.jpg?v=1773834282"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-black-jet-beaded-net-mourning-cape-bertha-collar","title":"Antique Victorian Jet Beaded Mourning Cape \/ Bertha Collar","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFeatures a sheer black net ground embroidered with hand-applied jet black glass beads in an elaborate botanical motif of flowers and foliage throughout the shoulders and short cap sleeves, finished with a dramatic cascading fringe of hand-strung jet bead drops along the entire hem. Round neckline with a fine beaded edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: 1890s–1910s (Late Victorian \/ Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: This is an exceptional and rare piece of Victorian mourning fashion. The jet bead embroidery combined with the fringe construction is consistent with high-quality French or English workshop production of the period. Jet beaded textiles of this quality and completeness are increasingly difficult to find intact. A true collector's statement piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend dry cleaning or very careful hand spot-cleaning only. Antique\/Vintage items usually show some signs of wear or fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’Atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831796511051,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00710.jpg?v=1773839501"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.latelieralba.com\/collections\/antique-lace-textiles.oembed","provider":"l’atelier Alba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}