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 18. Galatea is a very heavy cotton fabric which may be had either in plain colors, figures or stripes. It is very strong and serviceable and is particularly suitable for children's clothing. It will stand a great deal of laundering without showing the wear. Most common width, 27". Usual price per yard, 12 1/2c to 25c.
 
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