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]

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


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