Green Corduroy, WCN 353 P

100% Cotton, 55″ Wide

Corduroy was first advertised in London in 1756 but did not become popular until the late 1780s. This is a wide wale corduroy at about 1 1/2 wales per inch. From the late 1780s and into the 19th century corduroy was commonly used for working class men’s waistcoats breeches & trousers & children’s clothing but could also be used for women’s outerwear such as 19th century spencers but also in trims & accessories. For example in The Connecticut Journal of 1775 it was advertised “To be Sold at Public Vendue, peremptorily to the highest Bidder, for Cash only . . .  a most neat and excellent Assortment of English and India Goods . . .  consisting of the following Articles . . .  Manchester Velvets, Corduroys”. Since this green fabric has a bluish tint, none of our threads match. Therefore you might use buff 35/2 linen thread & for buttonholes try buff silk buttonhole twist  or quilter’s thread.