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2. Oilcloth - Wikipedia

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   Oilcloth was used as an outer waterproof layer for luggage, whether wooden trunks [3] or flexible satchels, and for carriages and weatherproof clothing. [1] The most familiar recent use was for brightly printed kitchen tablecloths. Dull-colored oilcloth was used for bedrolls, sou'westers, and tents.

3. Oilskin - Wikipedia

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   Oilskin jacket and sou'wester. Oilskin is a waterproof cloth used for making garments typically worn by sailors and by others in wet areas. The modern oilskin garment was developed by a New Zealander, Edward Le Roy, in 1898.

4. Floorcloth - Wikipedia

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   Both oil cloth and linoleum were being produced in the same factories, with linoleum more aggressively marketed. [3]: 53 In the past few decades, the desire to decorate homes in a more personal way has revived the popularity of floorcloths. [citation needed] Unique designs are made in a variety of styles and colors, using many techniques. This ...

5. Tablecloth - Wikipedia

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   Traditional Romanian tablecloth made in Maramureș Cover for Square Table, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736–1795, China. Cut and voided silk velvet. Detail of crochet tablecloth. A tablecloth is a cloth used to cover a table. Some are mainly ornamental coverings, which may also help protect the table from scratches and stains.

6. Linoleum - Wikipedia

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   Linoleum from around 1950 Application of liquid linoleum.. Linoleum is a floor covering made from materials such as solidified linseed oil (linoxyn), pine resin, ground cork dust, sawdust, and mineral fillers such as calcium carbonate, most commonly on a burlap or canvas backing.