Galloon

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Galloon trim on the cuffs and chest of a c. 1908 Russian court uniform.
Galloon trim on the cuffs and chest of a c. 1908 Russian court uniform.

Galloon is a decorative woven trim sometimes in the form of a braid and commonly made of metallic gold or silver thread, lace, or embroidery. Galloon is used in the trim of military and police uniforms, and as trim on textiles, drapery and upholstered furniture.

[edit] References

  • Abbott, James Archer. Jansen Furniture. Acanathus Press: 2007. ISBN 978-0926494459.
  • Pegler, Martin. The Dictionary of Interior Design. Fairchild Publications: 1983. ASIN B0006ECV48.


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