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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;silverthwait, post: 127770, member: 103&quot;]LOL, Bev!&nbsp; Try explaining the difference between the above-mentioned polished cotton and chintz. </p><p><br /></p><p>And on the subject of older fabrics...dotted Swiss.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; And voile.&nbsp; And batiste and lawn.&nbsp; And watered silk...&nbsp; And raw silk...&nbsp; Gee, this is fun!</p><p><br /></p><p>Beautiful as such materials were, the drawback was, of course, everything needed to be ironed...and possibly also starched.&nbsp; Modern technology has obviated those necessities in favor of less breathability, but one can now sit in a warm theatre without arising accordion-pleated fore and aft.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry, Kingjoker!&nbsp; I tend to wander a tad astray given the right stimulus![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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