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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A sheer fabric with a nonshiny crepe surface made with alternating s- and z- twisted yarn. Georgette crepe originated in France. The [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silk silk] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rayon | + | A sheer fabric with a nonshiny crepe surface made with alternating s- and z- twisted yarn. Georgette crepe originated in France. The [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silk silk] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rayon%20fiber rayon] fabric is used for blouses, dresses, gowns, trimming, and millinery. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | georgette crepe; | + | georgette crepe; crespón goergette (Esp.); crêpe-georgette (Ned); |
== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Rosalie Rosso King, ''Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation'', Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985 |
| − | * | + | * 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 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''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 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: www.fabrics.net |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 07:36, 24 July 2013
Description
A sheer fabric with a nonshiny crepe surface made with alternating s- and z- twisted yarn. Georgette crepe originated in France. The silk or rayon fabric is used for blouses, dresses, gowns, trimming, and millinery.
Synonyms and Related Terms
georgette crepe; crespón goergette (Esp.); crêpe-georgette (Ned);
Additional Images
Georgette
Georgette
Georgette
Georgette
Authority
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
- 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
- Website address 1 Comment: www.fabrics.net