1860s Huge Chantilly Lace Black Shawl designer-oscar-de-la-renta The original belt can cinch

The original belt can cinch the waist in further

Length: 51" from neck to bottom hem

No front closures

This gives the wearer a multitude of options on how to style it

This dress is flawed - upon close inspection there are color variations due to foxing

1860s Huge Chantilly Lace Black Shawl designer-oscar-de-la-renta The original belt can cinchThis is a stunning an literally huge antique Chantilly lace shawl that is absolutely exquisite. It measures a full 11 feet x 44 inches ( just over 3 feet) and literally weighs a few ounces despite it immense size. Chantilly lace originated and was created in France and is renowned for its fine delicate weave, outlining of the patterns within it and the very elaborateness of those pattern. Lace is having a huge comeback these days and it would be