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John Motion Coats Laboratory notebook of dye recipes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0171
Abstract

This manuscript book of textile dye recipes and colorful sample swatches was created by John Motion at the Coats Thread Co. in 1891.

Dates: 1891
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Receipts for dyeing wool and woolen cloths

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0103
Abstract

Titled "Receipts for dyeing wool and woolen cloths," this manuscript book of receipts is attributed to John Rauch, dated 1814.

Dates: 1814
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

Instructional dyeing receipt book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0161
Abstract

This manuscript by Heinrich Studer is written in German and gives instructions for dyeing, bleaching, and textile printing.

Dates: circa 1842-1889
Found in: University of Delaware Library Special Collections

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  • Subject: Recipes X
  • Subject: Color in the textile industries--History--19th century X

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Subject
Instructions (document genre) 2
Recipes 2
Swatches 2
Dyes and dyeing--Chemistry 1
Formulas, recipes, etc 1
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Textile industry--Germany--History--19th century 1
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Language
English 2
German 1
 
Names
Coats Thread Company 1
Motion, John 1
Rauch, John, active 19th century 1
Studer, Heinrich 1
 

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