SILK39 - "Wine" Taffeta - $18.00 yd.

100% Silk  54 inches wide

 

Chinese, India, Persian, English "taffety" or taffeta were all common silks advertised in the 18th and 19th century.  Woven plain they were made in a variety of colors, some changeable, some "chine" or warp printed, some with stripes, checks or patterns.  All were woven in a like fashion varying only in their width or number of silk yarns in the warp and weft.  After the American Revolution great quantities of silk came to the colonies directly from China, including taffetas, satins and lustrings. Our taffetas are suitable for Lady's Gowns, Petticoats, plain and quilted, Jackets, Banyans and Wrapping Gowns, Men's Waistcoats and Fine Suiting, Linings  & Accessories.