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Bertha refers to a deep, wide round Collar usually of lace worn at and around or covering the shoulders. Bertha is a ruffle swen around the neckline and shoulders of a dress which wa

Bertha Collar refers to a deep, flat Collar that falls from neckline to shoulder opening at front or back.

Bertha Collar is also known as Bertha. (see Bertha)

Best Friend Necklaces refer to one of the 80's fashion trend - two (2) necklaces with two (2) halves of a heart which were worn by best friends, by two people, usually teenage girls who d

Best Stuff refers to the 19th century term for rabbit fur, including the backs and the best parts of the sides mixed togeth

Bethlehem Headdress refers to a truncated, cone-shaped cap, decorated with gold and silver coins and jewels. Worn with a veil. Bethlehem Headdress is an ancient Moslem headdress which

Betrothal Ring refers to metal rings without gemstone adornments given from a man to a woman to illustrate his intention to marry her. In the ancient Rome, it was called Annulus Pronu

Bias Ruffle refers to the edging made from circular pieces of fabric; a smooth at seam edge, fuller at Hem edge.

Bias Trim refers to self or contrasting fabric cut on diagonal grain and attached to edge.