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TULLE MECANIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lace and Lacework (Textiles)
DEF

a machine-made net usually with a hexagonal mesh made of cotton, silk, or nylon and used plain or appliqued (as for dresses, curtains, veils).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentelles, tulles et guipures (Textiles)
CONT

En 1809, l'invention par l'Anglais Heathcoat du tulle mécanique [...] provoque une crise alarmante parmi les ouvrières en drochel.

OBS

«tulle» : La distinction entre «tulle fait main» et «tulle mécanique» n’ est plus qu'historique, et de nos jours «tulle» s’emploie le plus souvent pour désigner le tissu exécuté à la machine.

Spanish

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