Striped Paisley c 1860

Striped Paisley
c 1860

Exquisite Crepe Shawl 1850's

Exquisite Crepe Shawl
1850's

Stunning Design 1840's

Stunning Design
1840's

Long Wool Shawl c 1850

Long Wool Shawl
c 1850

Small Shoulder 1840's

Small Shoulder
1840's

Printed Shawls of Paisley Design 1800-1870

Beautiful shawls were hand block printed all over the Britain, worn by middle class ladies for summer and evening wear and by the lower middle and working classes. A shawl was the essential fashion accessory.