Burgundy Cross-Barred Silk Taffeta || Mill Ends 17th Century Hair Pomatums can be used

Hair Pomatums can be used on their own but were oftenmost paired with Hair Powders to create the volume needed for large 18th century hairstyles

fastens with snap fasteners

bound edges

Slight discoloration under left arm due to fabric marker

View D  has a slightly gathered ruffle with two rows of narrower lace insertion

Burgundy Cross-Barred Silk Taffeta || Mill Ends 17th Century Hair Pomatums can be usedMill ends silk taffeta priced to sell! Yarn dyed plaid close to "Red Pair" or "Tibetan Red" with off white background. Cross barred silks were used for many differently applications throughout the 18th & 19th centuries. This is a medium weight silk taffeta; perfect for any application. This fabric would be suitable for gowns, sacques francaise, waistcoats, spencers, jackets, or home furnishings. This fabric is a mill end and very limited quantities.