Pewter Gray Worsted Wool Stuff
Worsted “stuff”, such as this Pewter Gray Worsted Wool Stuff, referred to a variety of worsted textiles, originally produced in Norwich, then later in York. These lightweight goods were characterized by their tightly twisted yarn, fineness of weave, and smooth finish. The grades of stuff varied from coarse to fine, and could be plain or twill woven. Plain woven worsteds were woven in various grades and known as camlets. callimancoes and camlettines. Twilled worsteds were woven in various grades and known as shalloons, durants, and lastings.
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The 26 inch piece (7369-P2) is a second and has some damage near the selvedge. Please see picture.
- This Pewter Gray Worsted Wool Stuff is medium/light with a twill weave and a soft drape.
- It is well-suited to women's gowns, jackets, petticoats, men’s waistcoats, lightweight coats and jackets, summer trousers, linings, aprons, mitts and accessories, as well as children’s gowns.
- 100% Wool, 59 inches wide.
