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 76. Pongee is a common silk fabric, used for coats and dress goods. It also originated in China where it was hand woven. Originally it was probably made from the silk of wild silk worms. It is a soft fabric, very serviceable and washable; it is commonly found in unbleached form also in plain white and colors. Most common width, 27". Usual price per yard, $1.00.
 
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