This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Convent Cloth; An Extremely Light Weight Dress Fabric, with a silk warp and wool weft, the weave resembling that of linen momie cloth as seen in towels, etc. It comes in white and plain colors.
 
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