Fabulous and increasingly rare to find, fine antique machine woven black lace mantilla
Sourced in Italy, the lace shawl or head covering, measures 56" x 21" (142cm x 53cm)
and the tulle net ground has a design motif of roses scattered over its length
It is bordered with a scallop edge similarly rose sprig design
Offered in great vintage condition, just the very occasional gap in the net ground from perhaps a brooch - saw 2/3 tiny gaps of maybe one cell - no tears
Likely worn at church, in mourning