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Glossary Term: merino wool

Glossary Definition: Wool from the hair of the Merino sheep, of very fine quality.

Men's merino trunk drawers with fine rib waist and ladies' Indian gauze lace knickers by Pringle [Image courtesy of Hawick Museum and Gallery ref. HAKMG 1.36]

 

 



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