Antique Victorian Mourning Shawl Ring Knit Wool with Hairpin Edges 50s NY dress It is made in black

It is made in black and has lace insetting across the bodice

From the 1980s here is a lovely lace wedding gown

like a halter style

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

The contents appear to be complete - all of the other patterns from the same lady have been complete

Antique Victorian Mourning Shawl Ring Knit Wool with Hairpin Edges 50s NY dress It is made in blackThis 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.