'Canton crape' definitions:

Definition of 'Canton crape'

From: GCIDE

Canton crape \Can"ton crape"\ (kr[=a]p"). A soft, white or colored silk fabric, of a gauzy texture and wavy appearance, used for ladies' scarfs, shawls, bonnet trimmings, etc.; -- called also Oriental crape. --De Colange. [1913 Webster]