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  • n  a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
  • n  a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib

  • Attached to the picture of the shirt was a two-inch sample of white broadcloth; to the picture of the dishtowel, a square of green-striped linen.
  • But he would save by getting broadcloth shorts at 69 a pair instead of poor quality rayon-cottons for $2.
  • No longer fashioned of sturdy standards like denim and broadcloth, the current crop is made of flashier stuffmink and monkey fur, silk and satin, calfskin, chiffon and cut .
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  • Duke of Windsor's Cadillac coming to NYC auction
    NEW YORK (AP) — A 1941 Cadillac custom-built for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is heading for a New York City auction. Dubbed "The Duchess," it features rose-colored broadcloth upholstery, four jewelry cases and three cigar lighters. It's estimated to bring $500,000 to $800,000 on Nov. 21. It's being sold by Sotheby's and RM Auctions. General Motors delivered the limousine to the Windsors at ...
    Oct. 23, 2013 - WDEF Chattanooga
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    NEW YORK (AP) — A 1941 Cadillac custom-built for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is heading for a New York City auction. Dubbed "The Duchess," it features rose-colored broadcloth upholstery, four jewelry cases and three cigar lighters.
    Oct. 23, 2013 - Greenwich Time

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