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Franklin on the whitewashed wall, and the Tomb of Washington done in faded chenilles by Mr. Guinness's first wife, buttoning his gloves with an anxious frown.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 25, April, 1873 Various
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Crewels, embroidery, silks, and chenilles appear frequently in early newspapers.
Customs and Fashions in Old New England Alice Morse Earle 1881
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She said she wanted to use up all her shells, and all her flosses and chenilles.
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Madame's table, with its basket of chenilles, stood in the same place, and by it was her enamelled snuffbox.
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Solution-dyed acrylics have expanded the range of options to include chenilles, velvets and even mohairs.
SFGate: Top News Stories Anh-Minh Le 2010
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The goods: The decorative pillows, bedding and drapery panels with contemporary cachet - fabricated from dupioni silk, woven chenilles, cut and/or solid velvets, washable polyester and washable prints - are hallmarks of Shamiana's collections.
SFGate: Top News Stories Sally Socolich 2010
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The company designs and markets exclusive furnishing and upholstery fabrics, designer wallcoverings and trimmings for residential and contract interiors, including classic and contemporary prints, luxurious damasks, silks, jacquards, chenilles, velvets and an extensive range of plain and semi-plain weaves.
PR.com Press Releases Romo fabrics 2010
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On Friday and Saturday at its Sonoma distribution warehouse, the company is putting out more than 700 fabrics: silks, linens, cottons, wools, exotic blends, chenilles, velvets, tapestries, prints and sheers.
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South Africa / President Kgalema Motlanthe to address the world conference on constitutional justice Invasion de chenilles dévastatrices au Libéria / L'Afrique de l'Ouest menacée
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Invasion de chenilles dévastatrices au Libéria / L'Afrique de l'Ouest menacée
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