Lawn was a delicate fabric originally made in linen, and later in cotton, used for shirts, handkerchiefs, ruffles, aprons and caps. "Lawn closely resembles cambric but is thinner and finer" (Textiles in America by Montgomery pp 275). This Claret Cotton Lawn is a very fine, slightly sheer, tightly woven cotton. It is very suitable for superfine shifts, aprons, ruffs, sleeve ruffles, bosom ruffles, tuckers, cravats, handkerchiefs, caps, chemisettes, 19th century overdresses, and baby clothes. 100% Cotton, 58 inches wide. 2.0 oz per sq yard, 69.4 grams per sq meter