Accession numberPRHM-3964Place madeJapanMeasurementsH230 x W120 x D5mmHistoryRemovable collars have been popular accessories for centuries. Often made of lace, the collar could be removed and cleaned separately from more durable everyday fabrics. This also allowed an expensive collar or cuffs to be worn with more than one outfit. In the 1950s and 1960s the beaded collar became a dramatic fashion statement.