Prunella (cloth)

Prunella was an 18th-century worsted fabric also made with a blend of silk. It was produced in Norwich. Prunella was used in a variety of garments such as Petticoats, academic and barristers’ gowns, judges’ robes, coats, waistcoats, and shoes.[1][2][3]

This article is about the woven cloth. For other uses, see Prunella (disambiguation).

Etymology

Prunella was named from the French prunelle, meaning sloe, for its dark colour.[1][3]

Weave

Prunella was a warp faced weave structure.[2]

Variations

Though the cloth was initially worsted material sometimes a combination with silk, or with cotton in the weft, was used.[2]

References
  1. "Definition of PRUNELLA". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  2. Montgomery, Florence M. (1984). Textiles in America 1650-1870 : a dictionary based on original documents, prints and paintings, commercial records, American merchants' papers, shopkeepers' advertisements, and pattern books with original swatches of cloth. Internet Archive. New York ; London : Norton. pp. 328, 329. ISBN 978-0-393-01703-8.
  3. "PRUNELLA | Definition of PRUNELLA by Oxford Dictionary on Lexico.com also meaning of PRUNELLA". Lexico Dictionaries | English. Retrieved 2021-05-22.


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