Sunday, May 5, 2013

Willow

Two-ply millinery fabric made from fine strips of woody fibre woven and pasted to crinoline. There are three grades; one stiff, one medium stiff and one without crinoline back. Originally made in Italy and Bohemia, but since the War largely in Japan. Uses: hat frames for velvet and cloth hats.  Made in sheets, 24", 30".

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