Color in the textile industries--History--19th century
Subject
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Massachusetts textile mills sample books
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0066
Abstract
This collection contains four sample books of denims, tickings, and furniture checks manufactured by Massachusetts textile mills. The sample books were created by textile selling agents J.S. & E. Wright & Co. and Wright, Bliss, and Fabyan between 1866 and 1882.
Dates:
approximately 1866-1882
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
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
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