Thank you very much for this information. Clearly, shawls were worn regularly for a lot longer than I'd imagined. Linda.
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The first photo which shows a very plain black shawl is dated circa 1885. The Diamond Jubilee, on which the shawl was presented by Queen Victoria was in 1897. The white shawl or blanket, appears to be a simple garter stitch knitted affair which does not resemble the shawl donated to the Smithsonian at all. Yes, she was a remarkable woman, which is probably why there is so much more interest in her accomplishments than her shawls. Devon
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