Shawl in Blue Poseys wpetticoats18 The sleeves are held closed

The sleeves are held closed with small bone buttons at the cuff

offering a slightly more formal and structured look in keeping with early 19th-century fashion

History: Wassail (Middle English 'wæs hæl' - ‘be you healthy’) refers both to the salute 'Waes Hail' and to the drink of wassail

after being marooned for months and facing starvation

Shawl in Blue Poseys wpetticoats18 The sleeves are held closedChange up the look of any regency gown or outfit with the addition of a block printed cotton voile shawl. At 85" x 45" this is an incredibly versatile piece in the way it can be pinned or draped. Additionally, this a great weight for summer to add interest without adding heat! Each piece is hand printed with teakwood blocks in India, as they would have been in the 18th and 19th centuries.