Wednesday, September 7, 2011

A Linen Collector's Dictionary (Part II): Terms O - Z

Searching for vintage textiles on okay can be an overwhelming proposition. There are many qualified sellers offering an array of striking items and sorting through their auctions can be quite daunting-especially to the novice collector. This guide is the second segment in a three part series which will provide shoppers with a geprehensive list of terms and abbreviations that are gemonly used in auction descriptions for vintage linens.
Organdy - A sheer cotton fabric gemonly used as an insert in fine linen guest towels, but is also often adorned with applique in larger pieces like placemats

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