Ruth —, New York City-born monologist whose repertoire included The Italian Lesson and Opening a Bazaar (6)

I believe the answer is:

draper

(Other definitions for draper that I've seen before include "One sells sewing materials" , "Dealer in fabrics etc" , "Dealer in fabrics and sewing materials" , "Fabric seller" , "Dealer in cloth and clothing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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