A group of clothing items, including a black lace mantilla and lace blouses, Spain 19th century

comprising of a black lace mantilla, (approximately 151cm. deep), together with a loose opening cream lace jacket, a fitted 'v' necked, lace buttoned black lace blouse, and frill collared high necked black lace blouse, with applied zip, with a frilled black lace cap, and four linen damask armorial napkins (one 77 by 86cm; three 81 by 95cm); (Qty 9)

Black lace mantilla (151cm from neck line to hem) with two small splits in the curve edge top centre, and a hand repaired old split (partially opening up) half way down left side, visible in the photograph. Cream blouse discoloured general and especially around the neck line and some speckles of dirt. Frill necked blouse, later altered and with zip applied. Others in stable condition. Four napkins with some stains and rust marks.
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