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What are "Art Linen" - Definition & Explanation

Art Linen
A linen woven with even threads that are especially good for embroidery. It is very easy to 'draw' the yarns for drawn thread work. Comes bleached, or colored. Has a soft finish. Has been use for needlework.
Art Linen
Plain weave, cylindrical yarn with very soft finish that makes the well-known needlework base fabric on which it is easy ?to draw the yarns.?
Art Linen
Closely woven round-thread linen, used chiefly for embroidery generally in the plain weave, Bleach, unbleached, and colors. Also used for dresses and table liners.
Art Linen
A plain-weave, softly finished fabric used either bleached or unbleached as a base fabric for needlework.

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