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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.
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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
File:Image3_802582.jpg|'''MFA Acc. #:''' 51.1357
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File:Image3_802582.jpg|Organdy apron<br>MFA #: 51.1357
 
File:Image3_802539.jpg|Organdy
 
File:Image3_802539.jpg|Organdy
 
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Revision as of 13:19, 20 October 2020

Women's dress
MFA #: 2003.337.1

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.)

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