This section is from the book "School Sewing Based On Home Problems", by Ida Robinson Burton, Myron G. Burton. Also available from Amazon: School Sewing Based On Home Problems.
Paragraph 15. Dimity is a sheer cotton fabric, woven so as to present the appearance of cords or ribs. It is made in white or colors, sometimes printed with figures. It is a very light weight material and is frequently used for summer dress goods. Most common width, 36". Usual price per yard, 12 1/2c to 20c.
 
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