casement cloth

noun

1. a sheer fabric made of a variety of fibers, used for window curtains and as backing for heavy drapery or decorative fabrics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of casement cloth¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The curtains of cream-coloured casement cloth were embroidered in pale-green appliqué by the Fifth Form; the Fourth had undertaken the cushions; and the Third had worked an elaborate and dainty table-cover.

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In the meantime there was plenty to do, for they were to take possession of their new abode in a fortnight, and every minute was spent in running up casement cloth for curtains, hemming dusters, and shopping.

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The room in which the sitting takes place should be moderately warm, shady, and lit by a diffused light, such as may be obtained by a light holland blind or casement cloth, in the daytime.

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It can be made of casement cloth with narrow side curtains and valance of bright material.

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There were two silk-shaded lamps, a shelf of books, the photographs of the children in flat silver frames, a leather writing set on the desk, curtains of pale tan English casement cloth at the windows.

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