The crape formerly made at Norwich was made with a silk warp and worsted weft and is said to have afterwards degenerated into
bombazineKaynak: Crapeless crepe | 6 months: no crepe, silk or wool replaces
bombazine; in last 3 months jet jewellery and ribbons can be added | 6 months:
Kaynak: Victorian fashionThomas Lea came from a family who had manufactured Kidderminster stuff and
bombazine in the 17th and 18th centuries. Francis Lea and his
Kaynak: Sir Thomas Lea, 1st BaronetHe was brought up to the
bombazine trade, which he carried on for some time at Norwich . He was not very successful, however, as he seems
Kaynak: Peregrine Branwhite18th century, the range of textile s made in Kidderminster broadened with
bombazine (with a silk warp and worsted weft) also being produced.
Kaynak: Stuff (cloth)