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Cheviot is a British breed of sheep noted for its heavt fleece of mediem length. It was used to produce a woolen fabric in a course twill weave. It was widely used for boys' suits and coats in the late 19th and early 20th Century. It also refers to cotton fabrics used for blouses and shirts beginning in the early 19th Century. The term is derived from the Cheviot Hills on the border of England and Scotland. This was an area of considerable fighting. The Cheviot Hills were celebrated in the Ballad of Chevy Chase. A good example is Sears Ucanttear blouses in 1912.
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