Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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corduroy

A durable, cut-pile fabric having vertical ribs, made of cotton or plain and twill weaves, and made in various weights and colors. Corduroy was used to some extent in the early part of the 20th century as a covering material for blankbooks and other large volumes. (264 )




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