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 74. The Foulard is a French silk, originally used for handkerchiefs, now used for dress goods; it is made both in the plain and woven designs. Most common width, 24". Usual price per yard, 60c to $1.50.
 
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