Vintage Welsh Flannel Plaid Nursing Shawl

A full six foot square, hand fringed vintage Welsh flannel plaid nursing shawl from the early 1900's.

Several holes, as expected due to its age, but it was too precious to cut up. These have now been patched with plain flannel stars cut from a mid 1800's blanket.

I don't have any family history for this one, but I can tell you it took me ages to undo the knots that had been tied in the fringes!