WW2 piano shawl silk?

[Claudia2003]

Hello there. This is my first post and I am trying to find out more about this item.

I believe it was my grandmother's and I am 58 years old. From what I remember think its silk but not sure.

Been folded away for years in a plastic bag. Does it have any value?

Thank you. Photos to follow hopefully!

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

Welcome!
Could you tell us the measurements, show a photo of the back and some close-ups, please?
It actually looks a pillow-sized tourist piece in your one photo, which would negate your title word "shawl".
Also, per forum rules we do not value items. But after knowing more, we may be able to help steer you to sources for determining the value yourself.

 

[Claudia2003]

Thank you Donna and I will take measurements and post more photos tomorrow. Thanks for pointing out the rules I didn't realise apologies

 

[catseyevintage]

You might want to look at Ebay for vintage taj mahal shawl or piano shawl.

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Depending on the size, they were rayon table covers. I have had quite a few since they were souvenir pieces.

 

[Jonathan]

Yes, they look like 1930s rayon damask table covers. We don't evaluate on this site, but I can tell you that a few years ago these were really popular in Norway with traditional costume wearers. I don't know why, all I know is that whenever I sold one on eBay, it ALWAYS went to Norway.

 

[catseyevintage]

I just sold one on Ebay to Norway this month - they can still do well if an unusual colorway.

 

[Claudia2003]

Hello everyone and thank you so much for replies. Will check out the links you sent me.

The measurements are approx 32 inches x 32 inches excluding fringe.

Will post some more photos now. First photo is reverse side.

 

[Claudia2003]

These are different segments of front side.