#6776 $850
Chantilly lace shawl, late 19th century
Vintage accessories add a one-of-a-kind touch to any wardrobe. This shawl would be the perfect cover for bare shoulders, wrapping you in the sensual mystery of black lace.
In this excellent example of machine-made Chantilly lace, the beauty of the intricate floral pattern is underlined by the the use of black only. While not as fine as hand made Chantilly, the shawl is much more affordable.
The Chantilly lace shawl has a proud pedigree in fashion history. On a state visit in 1855, the French Empress Eugénie, a paragon of 19th century fashion, dazzled the English court: she was wearing black Chantilly lace instead of jewelry.
The French fashion offensive 150 years ago prefigured the equally successful one in March, 2008 by the French President's wife, Carla Sarkozy, French fashion’s secret weapon today.
The condition is excellent.
It measures 19" wide by 113" long
