Dear Andrea
answering quickly as I am getting ready for my travels.
on glazing - a process by which the fabric gets a glossy finish. This
is done either mechanically, by calendering, or by applying something
(a type of 'finish') to the surface, for example, egg white or wax,
or starch.
best wishes,
Luba
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On 23 July 2011 06:12, Andrea Lang <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear Luba,
> Thank you so much for your reply.
> Yes, "gros de tours" often use for Cavalry Standards or Guidons. But the
> objects that I know (the most are prussia), are from dyed silk in both
> sides, in the warp and the weft. This is the first difference.
> Second the red one fabric is made from silk (10 yarns/grége) in the weft
> (plain waeve, with ribbed structure) with added linen in the weft, on the
> revers side.
> The green one fabric/kind of weave I do not know not at all. I attach the
> technical analyse.
>
> The examples on the link, you suggested, are similar like others and very
> interesting. From Martin Ciszuk (University Högskolan i Borås) I got an
> also similar example, but not the same.
>
> Sorry, what do you mean with glased silk? Perhaps the difference in the dye
> between the warp and weft?
>
> The question, which I would like to answer is, if the fabric rather comes
> from Great Britain or from Germany (electorate Hannover, the guidon here
> does not adhere with Prussia). The answers I gain up to now all says, that
> the fabrics are not typical for military standards or guidons in Great
> Britain. I would like to be very happy, to hear other opinions.
>
> Yes, it is a wonderful guidon.
> I am pleased about all your advices.
>
> Best regards
> Andrea
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