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2. Linens - Wikipedia

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   A close-up of the texture of hand-woven linen fabric made in the early 20th century in the Balkans. An illustration of how to darn linen, from the Encyclopedia of Needlework (1884) by Thérèse de Dillmont. A French armoire with home linens arranged in a traditional manner, with embroidered dust covers over the shelves.

3. Linen - Wikipedia

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   Dyed flax fibers found in a cave in Southeastern Europe (present-day Georgia) suggest the use of woven linen fabrics from wild flax may date back over 30,000 years. [2] Linen was used in ancient civilizations including Mesopotamia [3] and ancient Egypt, and linen is mentioned in the Bible. In the 18th century and beyond, the linen industry was ...

4. Evening gown - Wikipedia

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   An evening gown, evening dress or gown is a long dress usually worn at formal occasions. [1] The drop ranges from ballerina (mid-calf to just above the ankles), tea (above the ankles), to full-length. Such gowns are typically worn with evening gloves. Evening gowns are usually made of luxurious fabrics such as chiffon, velvet, satin, or organza.

5. Pleated linen - Wikipedia

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   The earliest form of pleated linen dates from ancient Egypt and can be seen in a garment known as the Tarkhan dress, which is over 5000 years old and is believed to be one of the oldest dresses in existence. [1] Other examples of pleated linen from ancient history include pleated linen from the tomb of queen Neferu. [2]

6. Dress - Wikipedia

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   By 1920, the "new woman" was a trend that saw lighter fabrics and dresses that were easier to put on. [65] Younger women were also setting the trends that older women started to follow. [65] The dresses of the 1920s could be pulled over the head and were short and straight. [66] It was acceptable to wear sleeveless dresses during the day. [66]

7. Cambric - Wikipedia

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   Embroidered cutwork on cambric Morning blouse made of cambric Corsage made of cambric (1898). Cambric or batiste is a fine dense cloth. [1] It is a lightweight plain-weave fabric, originally from the commune of Cambrai (in present-day northern France), woven greige (neither bleached nor dyed), then bleached, piece-dyed, and often glazed or calendered.