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can an y one tell me what profestion is a silkdres

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David

David Report 15 Aug 2007 09:52

and what did they do cheers dave

Beryl

Beryl Report 15 Aug 2007 10:04

According to online dictionary it means 'preparing silk for weaving'. Could not find in in my Oxford dictionary

David ‡ Mills

David ‡ Mills Report 15 Aug 2007 11:14

Probably there are many meanings. Silk fabric or lace, when it came off the machine was not perfectly flat and was often marked with the grease from the machinery. Dressing involved bleaching, starching and pressing, so that the material was 'dressed' for sale. -- Dave.

David

David Report 16 Aug 2007 00:23

THANKS FOR INFO CHEERS DAVE