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1. An ‘ethnic’ souvenir for a WWI nurse
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... velvet gold-embroidered squares bearing inscriptions ‘Glory to the Allies!’ (…)” [v] (Tinayre, 1917: 512-513). The most common memorabilia soldiers are known to have brought ...
2. Identification of Fabrics
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...  Pile fabrics are three-dimensional by the threads inserted vertically Velvet is produced by adding an additional warp (or an additional weft), which is cut after weaving. Silk ...
3. Miser’s Purses
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... structures from silk net, crochet or knit, although other materials, such as leather, chain-link mesh, hair, and wool or velvet cloth, were sometimes used. Although miser’s purses had faded from popular ...
4. Coat for a Wounded Prince
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... Order of Merit. The breast star was fastened on the left side of his coat. It was embroidered with silver sequins and silver thread, surrounding a central cross on red velvet. The Order of Merit was a ...
5. Costume Idioms
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... it will probably be of benefit to you in the future. Velvet glove   This idiom is used to describe a person who appears gentle, but is determined and inflexible underneath. ('Iron ...
6. Useful Addresses
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... worldwide. Very good price balance.   OB Stock (www.obstock.it ) Via San Giusto 10, I-59 000 Prato Tel 0039.0574.606364 Best prices. An empire full of velvets, printed and pleated fabrics, ...
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