Silk samples (priced)

Samples to show different patterns and colours for silk available in 1719 (MFQ 1/134 (2))

The samples show cost per yard, including silk damask, a heavy reversible silk fabric with a pattern woven into it, which was more expensive.

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½ yard wide, 48 yards long 6d [pence per] yard

Silk Damasks

½ yard wide from 18d to 20d [pence per] yard

½ yard wide

20d [pence per] yard

½ yard wide from 16d to 20d [pence per] yard

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