Black Wool Gaberdine wool A common and practical garment

A common and practical garment for women in colonial and early America

The bowl is completely plain as is the stem

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This patron of the arts is the longest-reigning female consort of Britain

Black Wool Gaberdine wool A common and practical garmentBlack wool gaberdine is a tightly woven suiting wool with a smooth, firm hand and a subtle diagonal rib visible on close inspection. The weave gives it a clean, orderly surface with very little nap, making it appear crisp rather than fuzzy, even in deep black. This fabric has excellent body and drape, holding sharp lines while still moving well with the wearer. Historically, gaberdine weaves were favored for garments that needed to look polished and