1810-1820 Antique Silk Guaze Shawl designer-jean-paul-gaultier The sleeves are long and

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

This is a lovely piece that exemplifies just that with the use of its light weight jersey fabric that has been customs screened beautifully

Each sleeve has a small hidden zipper at its cuff

The genius is in the cut and simplicity as is her specialty

1810-1820 Antique Silk Guaze Shawl designer-jean-paul-gaultier The sleeves are long andThese 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