Stunning Victorian mourning shawl or cape, oh it must have been glorious in its day. Just dripping in jet or French jet beading. Lace trim, high neck, pretty swooped hem trimmed in black lace. Hooks and eyes all down the front. It used to be lined in silk but most of that is gone now. No label. Pretty much one size fits most I'd say. Please see condition below.

Good to Fair vintage condition.. As mentioned above it used to be lined in silk, but the silk is mostly gone now. Only tattered remnants are left round the edges. That said, with some tlc and a new solid layer underneath it to stabilize it, one could probably get quite a bit of life out of this. Other than that there are some minor issues: the collar is gently fraying along its edges. There used to be something on top of the stiff layer of collar that is still there, one can see the stitches left over, but its gone, so I'd suggest maybe one could stitch something new to it. The majority of the lace trim that bordered the edges is still there but there is an entire section on the right that's gone. There are some missing beads, though remarkably not that many considering, and there are a few areas in the mesh that the beads are sewn to that has some holes or worn areas. The hooks and eyes all seem to be accounted for, but some of them need to be stitched on one side or other. Could be upcycled, used as pattern or study or for collection. Priced accordingly and as is.

Measurements when lying flat.

As this is so open and asymmetrical measurements are rather random and difficult to get. Its one size fits most I'd say. Please ask for anything specific you're wondering size wise, I'm happy to oblige.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Burbank, CA.