Antique to vintage 1920s floral embroidered black silk piano shawl with deep fringe 1940s workwear ‘his preferred aesthetic was “functional

‘his preferred aesthetic was “functional elegance”’ of which I think this is a great example

Bag stands approx 8” high

I do know I know the name but it somehow escapes my lockdown brain

but these appear more decorative than funcional as intended to be worn open and loose fitting

I would I say it is immediately wearable

Antique to vintage 1920s floral embroidered black silk piano shawl with deep fringe 1940s workwear ‘his preferred aesthetic was “functionalI purchased this from the granddaughter of the original owner, who was herself now downsizing to be near children and grandchildren. She had cared for it very well, and its a lovely shawl, with both sides of the embroidery equally beautiful. The design is in one of the two triangles that make up a square, so when worn doubled over all of the pattern can be seen. Measures: Body of shawl 46 square, with crocheted surround of 5 and additional 12 of