Cretonne was originally a strong, white fabric with a hempen warp and linen weft. sources mention that the
cretonne was invented by Paul
Kaynak: Cretonne Unglazed calico is called "
cretonne ". The word calico is derived from the name of the Indian city Calicut (Kozhikkode in native
Kaynak: ChintzSecombe has donned a "floral
cretonne frock" and stepped in for her at the last minute. Secombe then attempts to "start the show" which
Kaynak: The Last Goon Show of Alldescribe the home's interior appointments as having wide hallways and a bright living room with
cretonne curtains, that opened into a sun parlor.
Kaynak: Kelso Home for GirlsShe muses on the aspects of her life that are driving her away, while "in her nostrils was the smell of dusty
cretonne ". Her mother has
Kaynak: Evelineseen in Eveline , when Joyce writes, "Her head was leaned against the window curtains and in her nostrils was the odour of dusty
cretonne ".
Kaynak: DublinersMore elaborate linings might cover the ceiling, and include sailcloth , hessian , calico, osnaburg , even wallpaper,
cretonne or chintz
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