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 46. Handkerchief Linen is a plain, fine, smoothly woven fabric designed for handkerchiefs. It is sometimes used for dress material. Most common width 30". Usual price per yard, 50c to $2.00.
 
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