Tweed

Tween jacket
MFA# 2012.969

Description

A rough, coarse woolen cloth with a slightly napped, nubby texture. The durable, moisture resistant tweeds were originally homespun in Scotland for outdoor wear. The dyed wool yarn is closely woven in plain, twill or herringbone patterns. The medium to heavy weight fabrics are typically used for dresses, coats, and suits.

Resources and Citations

• Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937

• Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997

• The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

• Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000

• Website: www.fabrics.net

• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweed (Accessed October 23, 2020)