Authentic Antique Victorian Jet Bead Fringed Bib Necklace Jewelry polychrome meissen It does up the back

It does up the back with a metal zipper

albeit a different brand

Both pieces are in excellent condition with no wear

But the papers say it's better

but this works well with a plain black skirt

Authentic Antique Victorian Jet Bead Fringed Bib Necklace Jewelry polychrome meissen It does up the backThis is a striking authentic Victorian bib entirely made of jet beads. The piece would have been worn as a decorative accessory at the centre bodice over a blouse. It is made in a triangular shape with beaded fringe Most likely, this would have been worn as a mourning piece. In Victorian times, it was obligatory to wear black while in mourning, a practice made popular by Queen Victoria, who mourned the passing of her husband Prince Albert for an