Difference between revisions of "Brilliantine"
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| − | A shiny woolen fabric that resembles [ | + | A shiny woolen fabric that resembles [[alpaca]]. Brilliantine originated in France. It is usually made from blends of [[cotton]]/[[mohair]] or cotton/[[worsted]] where the cotton is used as the warp. Brilliantine has a smooth finish that does not wrinkle. Woven in either a twill or plain pattern, the cloth was popular dress, summer suit and coat fabric in the 19th century. |
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Revision as of 12:12, 9 January 2014
Description
A shiny woolen fabric that resembles Alpaca. Brilliantine originated in France. It is usually made from blends of Cotton/Mohair or cotton/Worsted where the cotton is used as the warp. Brilliantine has a smooth finish that does not wrinkle. Woven in either a twill or plain pattern, the cloth was popular dress, summer suit and coat fabric in the 19th century.
Authority
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937