Difference between revisions of "Art linen"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A plain-weave [[cotton|cotton]] or [[linen|linen]] cloth. Art linen is a fine strong fabric made from round, uniform threads that have not been pressed or | + | A plain-weave [[cotton|cotton]] or [[linen|linen]] cloth. Art linen is a fine strong fabric made from round, uniform threads that have not been pressed or calendared. It is used as a needlework base for embroidery of napkins and dresses. Art linen was also used for artist's canvases. |
==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Revision as of 10:25, 30 April 2022
Description
A plain-weave Cotton or Linen cloth. Art linen is a fine strong fabric made from round, uniform threads that have not been pressed or calendared. It is used as a needlework base for embroidery of napkins and dresses. Art linen was also used for artist's canvases.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Linen turns brown with alkalis.
Resources and Citations
- M. Doerner, The Materials of the Artist, Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1934
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937