Canton crape

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Canton crape \Can"ton crape"\ (kr[=a]p").
   A soft, white or colored silk fabric, of a gauzy texture and
   wavy appearance, used for ladies' scarfs, shawls, bonnet
   trimmings, etc.; -- called also {Oriental crape}. --De
   Colange.
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