Victorian mourning shawl
Accessories
Inventory number
2025.9.10.3.AC.SC.C1900.EUDescription
Victorian epoch black machine guipure mourning shawl.Guipure lace, characterized by its raised, embroidered motifs connected by bars or brides rather than a net ground, gained significant popularity and was widely used throughout the Victorian era (mid-19th century to early 20th century) and continued to be fashionable into the Edwardian era and 1920s. In 1900s, late Victorian– early Edwardian era, black lace shawls, including those with intricate designs, were popular accessories for adding elegance to outfits during this period, often featuring delicate lace work.
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