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.
Shoe Protector. A narrow band of water-proofed velvet designed to be sewn on the inside of the dress skirt at the bottom, to prevent the chafing of the shoe.
 
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