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Antimacassar
A piece of loose material used to protect an upholstered chair back from stains. 18thC. silk versions were used to protect against powdered wigs and greasy make-up. Victorian versions usually made of white crochet. Named for macassar oil used as a hair dressing by 19thC. gentlemen.
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