Antique Victorian Mourning Shawl Ring Knit Wool with Hairpin Edges 50s NY dress This is a classic piece

This is a classic piece of 70s fashion - easy to wear today

From the 1980s here is a lovely lace wedding gown

There is also the store label which reads Made in France for Holt Renfrew

and diagonal pockets at the sides

Antique Victorian Mourning Shawl Ring Knit Wool with Hairpin Edges 50s NY dress This is a classic pieceThis is an intricately constructed shawl, rather unique in its design, with hand knit intersecting rings in wool in combination with hairpin lace like edges. I have provided a number of close up photos of the work it is quite impressive. I believe that this would have been worn by someone mourning the death of a loved one during the Victorian age. Sizing: The shawl is rectangular in shape, measuring 46 by 52, including the protruding edge shapes.