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

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

but I think that it could be done by someone with some patience and sewing skills - the most difficult repair would be to the lower left area where the silk has separated from the stitching

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

From the 1980s here is a lovely lace wedding gown

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.