Penang
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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.
Penang
Penang. A cotton fabric similar to percale, except that it is heavier. It owes its name to the Island of Penang, whence it was formerly exported in large quantities from England.
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