Balzarine Explained
Balzarine (Balzorine) was a cotton and worsted fabric of the 19th century.[1] It was a lightweight union cloth made of cotton and wool.[2]
Characteristics and use
Balzarine was a thin and light woven texture meant for summer dresses for women. The cloth was produced as figured gauze on a Jaquard loom. The figured cloth was also called Balzarine brocade.[3] Balzarine was very close to Barege.[4]
Mourning cloth
Balzarine was used for mourning clothes.[5]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Lewandowski, Elizabeth J.. The Complete Costume Dictionary. 2011-10-24. Scarecrow Press. 978-0-8108-7785-6. 22. en.
- Book: Montgomery, Florence M.. Textiles in America 1650-1870 : a dictionary based on original documents, prints and paintings, commercial records, American merchants' papers, shopkeepers' advertisements, and pattern books with original swatches of cloth. 1984. New York ; London : Norton. Internet Archive. 978-0-393-01703-8. 154.
- Book: Tortora. Phyllis G.. The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles. Johnson. Ingrid. 2013-09-17. A&C Black. 978-1-60901-535-0. 41. en.
- Book: Cunnington, C. Willett (Cecil Willett). A dictionary of English costume. 1976. London : A. & C. Black. Internet Archive. 978-0-7136-0370-5. 242.
- Book: Sanders, Barry. Unsuspecting Souls: The Disappearance of the Human Being. 2010-03-05. Catapult. 978-1-58243-665-4. en.
