1810-1820 Antique Silk Guaze Shawl designer-jean-paul-gaultier The gown is lined in

The gown is lined in a white silk organza and closes at the bodice with fabric covered buttons and at the waist with hook & eye

The sleeves are long and lean and the bodice has a reverse curve under the bust for a bit of definition

Fully lined in pink rayon with the sleeves lined in silk chiffon only

The top is fitted and lean and the skirt flows to the floor with the volume created by the opening of flat pleats that circle the waist

1810-1820 Antique Silk Guaze Shawl designer-jean-paul-gaultier The gown is lined inThese rectangular shawls were the height of fashion during this time period. It is a stunning antique textile! Light as a feather the black silk gauze has beautiful ribbon weave borders and cross checked sections created on each end. A fine black flower sits in the middle of each crated square and the perfection of each is exquisite. It weighs virtually nothing and is quite beautiful One end is unfinished and there are some small areas of thinning to