A. It would probably be a woolen Tallit yellowed with age and use, traditional black stripes down the sides, probably of middle size, not a shawl-type common today in liberal congregations, and not the very large full-size that the Chassidim wear either. It would cover much of the person’s back when worn. Of course it would need the obligatory 4 fringes, which were then made with slightly thicker strands than we use today.
