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A very ornate Irish Crochet lace tapered coat that comes from the estate of Dr. Dorothy Dean< Who’s who in America and also of American woman>.this coat was given to her by her Aunt Mrs. Elbert H.Griffin of Oyster Bay, NY .This coat was bequeatherd to her from a Mrs. O.Happy Archer of N.Y.C. in 1849.Irish Crochet lace was greatly encouraged during and after the potato famine as a way to help the people of Ireland. The family have long had a presence in Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Irish Crochet Lace Coat
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