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.
Bullion-Fringe. A fringe of thick twisted cords, such as will hang heavily, covered with fine gold or silver thread ; used for epaulettes and the trimming of uniforms. Also called bullion-embroidery.
 
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