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1 Alamode
A plain weave, light-weight silk fabric used for ladies' scarves, etc., usually dyed black and finished with a glossy soft finish. Originally French production, but introduced into England in 1685 by the French emigrants. -
2 Lustring
A highly finished glossy silk (see Lutestring) ————————LUTESTRING, or LUSTRING" of lustre " (French). A silk fabric much used in the 18th century. In the reign of William and Mary, an Act was passed for the encouragement of the making of alamode and lutestring silks in England. -
3 Lutestring
LUTESTRING, or LUSTRING" of lustre " (French). A silk fabric much used in the 18th century. In the reign of William and Mary, an Act was passed for the encouragement of the making of alamode and lutestring silks in England. -
4 Mode
In bobbin and needle-point laces various stitches which fill out the patterns Also called fillings, jours and lead work (see Alamode)
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