Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction

A circa-1920s set of accessories consisting of a hat, shawl and gloves knitted from sea silk, an exceptionally rare textile material, will be offered in Hindman’s December 1 auction.
A circa-1920s set of accessories consisting of a hat, shawl and gloves knitted from sea silk, an exceptionally rare textile material, will be offered in Hindman’s December 1 auction.
A circa-1920s set of accessories consisting of a hat, shawl and gloves knitted from sea silk, an exceptionally rare textile material, will be offered in Hindman’s December 1 auction.

CHICAGO – On December 1, Hindman Auctions will offer sea silk, a highly coveted material, in a one-of-a-kind selection. The sale will offer a hat, shawl and pair of gloves made from knitted sea silk, a substance that is also known as byssus. The items are family heirlooms, which the owners date to around 1920, with a story that traces the items to southern Italy, one of the most important historic sources of sea silk. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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