Mary Brooks’ Antique Silk Shawl | Victorian Black Silk Shawl

Era: c. 1900

Ephemeral faded +fine black silk with hand woven floral design and fringe. Photos don’t capture the beauty of this piece.

56” x 53”

label: hand sewn-in name tag for Mary Brooks

condition: good. freshly dry cleaned and lovely. a slightly distressed aesthetic with overall faded with some spots that are more bleached out. When held up to light some thinning – particularly within the floral design is noted. Scattered handful of pinholes.