Cambric
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A short encyclopedia entry on cambric, a fine linen cloth named for Cambrai, France. It covers the word's origin, an early record of use for Henry VIII's shirts, typical uses such as handkerchiefs, collars and fine underclothing, and thread counts of about 120 per inch. It also mentions embroidery cambric and batiste, and the later imitation of cambric in cotton and tow mixtures.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1911
- Language
- English
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- 1
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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