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.
Mysore Silk. Soft fine undressed silk of Hindoo manufacture. They are imported in all colors, printed and plain. The patterns are of a Hindoo character, chiefly all-over floral designs, although some are printed in gold and silver in bold large figures, while others are printed black on the natural color of the silk.
 
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