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lawn textile; linon (Fr.); linón (Esp.); leno (Esp.); batist (Ned.); linon (Ned.); lawn (Ned.); kamerdoek (Ned.); Kamerijks linnen (Ned.);
 
lawn textile; linon (Fr.); linón (Esp.); leno (Esp.); batist (Ned.); linon (Ned.); lawn (Ned.); kamerdoek (Ned.); Kamerijks linnen (Ned.);
  
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[[File:Handkerchief 1979.jpg|thumb|'''MFA Acc. #:''' 1979.253]]
 
 
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File:Handkerchief 1979.jpg|'''MFA Acc. #:''' 1979.253
 
File:Image3_802535.jpg|Bleached, combed  cotton lawn
 
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==

Revision as of 10:14, 9 June 2020

MFA Acc. #: 05.53

Description

A fine, sheer fabric with a crisp, linen-like texture. Lawn fabric derived its name from the town of Laon in France. It is made with a plain weave Linen or Cotton and is usually starched or sized. Lawn fabric was popular for full-skirted dresses, underskirts, handkerchiefs, and curtains.

Synonyms and Related Terms

lawn textile; linon (Fr.); linón (Esp.); leno (Esp.); batist (Ned.); linon (Ned.); lawn (Ned.); kamerdoek (Ned.); Kamerijks linnen (Ned.);

MFA Acc. #: 1979.253

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • 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

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