Glossary

Glossary R

Revers refers to the turned back edge of a coat or waist -coat, also known as Facings.

Revlon refers to an American cosmetics company which was was founded in 1932 by Charles Revson, who named it by changing one letter in his Last name.

Revlon is a world leader in co

Rhinegraves refer to the late 17th-century breeches, loose at the knee and wide like shorts, often with frilly embellishments. It is an upper stocks with loose, flowing legs. Rhinegr

Rhodium refers to a type of mineral/metal often used for plating over other metals, particularly sterling, to give a tarni

Rhodolite refers to a rose-red or pink variety of garnet, a silicat mineral used as a gem.

Ribbon Jewelry refers to any type of jewelry that is twisted like a ribbon or banner. Common types include the popular ribbon look which, depending on color,, stands for various causes

Ribbon Lace refers to a lace formed by sewing ribbon in a pattern over a fine net background.

Ribbon Lace is also calle

Rickrack refers to a woven trimming that has a zigzag shape.. Appearing on everything from sheets to umbrellas to skirts and blouses, rickrack offers a charming, feminine embellishment