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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A thin, stiff, semitransparent fabric. Organdy is a plain woven cloth made from cotton then sized with shellac, gum or a synthetic resin. The sizing gives organdy its crisp, transparent appearance that is launder resistant. Organdy is used for blouses, dresses, trim and curtains. | + | A thin, stiff, semitransparent fabric. Organdy is a plain woven cloth made from [[cotton]] then sized with [[shellac]], [[gum]] or a [[synthetic resin]]. The sizing gives organdy its crisp, transparent appearance that is launder resistant. Organdy is used for blouses, dresses, trim and curtains. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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File:Organdy dress MFA.jpg|Organdy dress<br>MFA# 2011.463 | File:Organdy dress MFA.jpg|Organdy dress<br>MFA# 2011.463 | ||
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File:Image3_802539.jpg|Organdy | File:Image3_802539.jpg|Organdy | ||
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Revision as of 14:19, 20 October 2020
Description
A thin, stiff, semitransparent fabric. Organdy is a plain woven cloth made from Cotton then sized with Shellac, Gum or a Synthetic resin. The sizing gives organdy its crisp, transparent appearance that is launder resistant. Organdy is used for blouses, dresses, trim and curtains.
Synonyms and Related Terms
organdie; organdí (Esp.)
Additional Images
Organdy dress
MFA# 2011.463
Organdy apron
MFA #: 51.1357
Organdy
