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Record 1 1989-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
OBS

These are tightly twisted strong yarns. They are made by twisting 2 or 3 silk strands together and then combining several of the resulting threads by twisting in the opposite direction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
OBS

espèce de soie à coudre.

Spanish

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