I've got a 4 yard piece of linen that I got at an estate sale that is sheer
enough to easily read through; it's as sheer as chiffon. When I first got
it, I did a burn test and also tested it in bleach and it's definately
linen.
It has a stamped image on it (maybe 2x2") that indicates the country of
origin. It's packed away and I can't get to it. When I can locate it, I'll
post what the stamp says.
kate
----- Original Message -----
From: "Caroline" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Silk Tulle, Chiffon, Organza
Why Joan - however fine linen gets I've never seen it transparent. Silk can
be transparent and is evidenced in the archaeological record.
It is only these women where the veil appears transparent - all the other
pictures I have looked at for example
Holkham PBB
http://tinyurl.com/rlwa6
the Mac Bible
http://www.medievaltymes.com/courtyard/images/maciejowski/leaf44/otm44ra.gif
Both of these show opaque veils which I am quite prepared to believe is
linen.
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