Sentence:  Then came a maid with hand-bag and <WSD>shawls</WSD>, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps,..., and the light of the reflector fell full upon her. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. (from 1662)