A patterned fabric, often linen or silk, woven with a repeated design.
Diaper was a type of patterned fabric made with a woven design.
The term originally referred to a textile with a repeated geometric pattern and was commonly used for fine linen or other decorative fabrics.
References to diaper in historical records may indicate household goods, clothing, furnishings or items of value.
See also:
Chattels
Inventory