Fashion — 1891-1900
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Sample of black ribbed silk Faille Francaise [Française] on a card mount printed in black and red ink. The card advertises the fabric as being sold as 22 inches wide at 4/6 per yard. Supplied by Jay's Mourning Warehouse, London.
sample, ribbed silk sample
London
silk, card, ink
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