cheviot

Originally the fabric known as cheviot was woven in England, from the strong, coarse wool of the Cheviot sheep, whence the name.

Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades

The sheep of the highlands produce the heavy, coarse wool of which the well known "cheviot" and "frieze" textiles are made.

Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges 1895

Rough-faced cloths, such as cheviot, frieze, and serge, retain moisture like a blanket, and shrink after exposure to much rain; but Melton, which is of

The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Alice M. Hayes 1873

Morning dress consisted of a morning coat, which was almost always single-breasted, of serge, worsted, cheviot or vicuna, and black or iron-gray; a waistcoat, either single - or double-breasted, which matched the coat or was of a lighter color; striped spongebag trousers (trousers of wool serge, baggy at knee); a cravat; and silk hat (though a bowler/Homburg could be worn).

Dressing the Edwardian Man | Edwardian Promenade 2008

The son of the house, a young man in a business suit of cheviot, is still busy at his desk.

Shallow Soil 2003

“I hate this bit of it,” said Meg, who looked young and forlorn despite the sophisticated swagger of her mink-lined cheviot, which was a wedding present.

The Tiger in the Smoke Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966 1952

For ordinary business wear, suits of black or gray mixed cheviot, vicuña or worsted, or fancy Scotch goods, the coat of which is a "cutaway," are also popular; but the black diagonal

The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Walter Germain

The lounge suit in summer is of blue flannel or very light cheviot or tweed.

The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Walter Germain

In the country one wears tweed or Scotch cheviot and a Derby hat.

The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Walter Germain

For winter buy a thick, useful cloth, such as Scotch homespun or rough cheviot or tweed.

The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men Walter Germain