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1949.9.146

Collar

1949.9.146

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Collection type
Object
Description
Collar
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Miss M.E. Bullock
PRM source Margaret F. Irvine
Date / Period
Date made: 1850-1870
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 1948
Materials and processes
Material Muslin Textile, Process Embroidered, Process Needlepoint, Process Woven
Object numbers
Accession number: 1949.9.146
Research and responses

OED online: Muslin: 1. a. Any of various lightweight cotton fabrics in a plain weave. Also: a piece of such fabric; a dress or other article of clothing made of muslin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MuslinMuslin is a type of finely-woven cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century. The first recorded use in England was in 1670. It was named for the city where it was first introduced to them, Mosul in what is now Iraq, but the fabric originated from Dhaka in what is now Bangladesh. [1]

Muslin is most typically a closely woven unbleached or white cloth, produced from corded cotton yarn. "Sheeting" is the name for wide muslin. It is often used to make dresses or curtains but may also be used to complement foam for bench padding. In clothing, muslin breathes well, and is a good choice for hot, dry climates.

The word "muslin" is also used colloquially. In the United Kingdom, many sheer cotton fabrics are called muslin, while in the United States, muslin sometimes refers to a firm cloth for everyday use. In British slang, muslin used to refer to women or femininity, while in nautical slang, muslin can refer to a vessel's sails. [AP 26/09/2006]

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