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 Fabric images from Carolann Schmitt’s presentation “It Looks Like…And Feels Like…Understanding Mid-Nineteenth Century Textiles” presented at the 13th Annual Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference, March 1-4, 2007. Additional images courtesy of K. Krewer. Additional information is taken from Vicki Betts' presentation "Clothing for the Working Woman". All used with permission.

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Picotage

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Madder Stripe

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Resist Print

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Cartouche

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Mill Engraving

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Neat

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Neat on Plaid Ground

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Coral

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Ogee

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Eccentric

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Ombre Plaid

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Ombre Coral

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1850s Roller Print

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Pink

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Printed Plaid

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Silk Taffeta

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