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What Was the Original Purpose of Corduroy Fabric in 18th Century England?

by Rohan

A durable fabric designed for 18th century English laborers, corduroy’s original purpose reveals surprising insights into workwear history.

Categories Fabric Tags 18th century, corduroy history, workwear fabric

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