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"An unstructured outer garment consisting of a piece of fabric of various shapes, (such as square, triangular, or circular). It is typically made of lace or woven wool, cotton, or silk. The size may vary but it must be long enough to be draped over the shoulder and fall loosely to at least the waist, although it may extend to the skirt hem. Worn mainly by women for warmth or decoration from the second half of the 18th century onward (peaking in popularity between 1820 and 1870). Also worn by men in the first half of the 19th century as protection from dirt and the elements, typically when travelling by coach."@en |
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