antique vintage embroidered needle lace collars, button hole stitching & embroidery

Lot of turn of the century needle lace type collars (seven collars in this lot, one with cuffs - the whole lot is together in the first photo).

I don't know what kind of lace this is, or even if these are all of the same type. They look handmade, or at least partially handmade to me. I have to say here that although I knit and crochet a lot (including lace) I'm not terribly good at hand sewing, and am not much at embroidery.

I love the textured work here, with those loops of button hole stitching! I can't even imagine the hours that have gone into making pieces like this.

Condition overall is very good. These have been worn, and show some (fairly light) discoloration, a few small tears and holes. All are out of a lifetime collection of an antique textile collector and dealer, and have been carefully stored away for more than 50 years.