Tickings or "ticken" encompassed a group of twill woven linens, including this Brown & Gold Striped Herringbone Linen "Ticking". They could be woven as a plain twill or herringbone weave, and were manufactured for bed ticks; fine, ordinary, or coarse, as well as ticking for "flock" beds. They were used in tenting, and for utilitarian garments such as aprons and gaiters. Ticking was also woven for men's breeches and waistcoats, as well as linings for stays. Some tickings from Hambrough became preferred for ladies shoes, and were expressed as being of "great detriment to the consumption of leather and likewise...to the Lace Weaver's Trade".
The stripe of this ticking is found on a number of extant textiles, in clothing and in the Foundling tokens.
- This Brown & Gold Striped Herringbone Linen "Ticking" is lightweight.
- Suitable for gowns, petticoats, women's jackets, men's summer trousers, waistcoats, children's clothing and light utilitarian needs.
- 100% Irish Linen, 60 inches wide
- 4.77 oz per square yard, 161.73 grams per sq meter
