Handmade cotton needlerun lace veil, which can also be worn as a shawl. It has a very attractive scalloped border with floral sprays, with large florets spotted all over the machine net ground.
Very good condition, with a few small repairs/breaks in the net - the largest repair is pictured.
Mid 19th century.
Ivory in colour.
Measures approx. 171cm x 102cm (67" x 40"), so it can only be worn on the square or trained.
Price - £450.00
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