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.
Hair Net. A silk net, confined to an oval shape by rubber cord, used by women to keep up the back hair. Nets were once known as " cauls," and have been used in various forms from the earliest times. "Crespine," in the 16th century denoted a hair net made of crape, and at present in France ordinary silk nets are called "crespinettes."
 
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