Discovery
Description:
Nine Triangular Black Lace Shawls, mostly America, 19th/20th century, with various floral patterns; sold with a long rectangular black lace scarf.
Provenance: Formerly property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Estimate $600-800
Two appear to be in great condition with no holes or losses, five with minor losses, small holes, tears to edge or single area, one shawl with more significant damage, tears, holes, losses, scarf with minor loss to edge, a few small holes, two seams down center/ possibly repairs.
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