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| − | A plain woven, shiny fabric made with two or more types of fibers. Tammy was originally made with all [ | + | A plain woven, shiny fabric made with two or more types of fibers. Tammy was originally made with all [[wool|wool]], then later made with a combination of wool and [[cotton|cotton]]. It was used for linings and undergarments. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:41, 10 May 2016
Description
A plain woven, shiny fabric made with two or more types of fibers. Tammy was originally made with all Wool, then later made with a combination of wool and Cotton. It was used for linings and undergarments.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tammie
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985