commons ( common color )
An obsolete English term for a grade of book cloth
intermediate in quality between the cheaper linens
and more expensive extra cloths and buckram.
Commons were dyed before receiving the final coat
of color. The thready appearance noticeable on
linen-finished cloth was less apparent on commons
because of the dye and additional coating. (256 , 276 )
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