Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 December 1908 — The Old Time Shawl. [ARTICLE]

The Old Time Shawl.

The shawl was originally not a woman's garment exclusively, for the Scotch highlander has his tartan plaid, and the men of northern Italy still -wear a cloak which is very little more than a shawl. There can be no question that the shawl is more useful and more picturesque as an article of attire than the close fitting coats both men •nd women now wear. The shawl Bould in case of emergency be used to protect two persons or to wrap a child fen or as an extra bed covering. Its fashion did not change every three months, and it could be used and passed down in the family until it was worn out Nowadays the only time when such articles are used Is when people are making an oceaq trip or traveling in Europe. "Traveling rugs," which are nothing more or leas than men's heavy shawls, are extremely English, and for travelers they are considered very proper and desirable, but outside of a steamer, train or carnage no one who cares for what people win say would be seen with one.— Argonaut.