Velvet comes from the old word "vellet," and was first woven in Italy. The French, quickly learned the art from thjiir neighbotrre, and some, who were expnll&d from their homes by the revocatidn of the Edict of Nantes, established the art in Engiand.
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Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 18, 16 July 1920, Page 14
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43Untitled Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 18, 16 July 1920, Page 14
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