A recent find in the antique markets, just a couple of weeks ago, is this beautfiful Swiss organdie collar. I feel it was from the 30’s, and the lady on the stall confirmed this was the period from which it came.

The fabric is very fine, and because it has never been worn or washed, still stiff. Unfortunately, it has a history, which we cannot know, that is revealed in the stains in parts, possible water damage, but perhaps from being in a drawer or a suitcase which transferred oils or other stuff to it over time.

The price ticket, hand tacked to the underside, showing ” 3 – 40 ” very faintly could mean 3.4 pesos, but were they Argentine or Uruguayan, since on the other was wording in spanish to say it was made in Switzerland, therfore possibly for export to Latin America but it might have been bought in Spain… but anyway this ticket is another sign it was never worn by the intending wearer. A beautiful thing, makes you wonder why it was never worn – it would be smashingly elegant over the little basic black dress……….