This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Scrim. [From Fr. escrim, a shield, or protection] A soft and loose-woven cotton fabric, often of fancy, lacey weave, used principally for window curtains and drapery.
 
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