A length of M C Migel & Co., Inc. "Ad Hoc" printed "Pussy Willow" Taffeta Brocade. Pure-dye, piece dyed, satin brocade taffeta, over printed by "Ad Hoc " process; first example of use in the U.S. "Ad Hoc" printing was defined as block-printing in colors on a jacquard woven ground.
"Ad Hoc" printed dress silk; plain weave with warp float floral jacquard patterning, over-printed with floral spray pattern. Gray-taupe ground, patterning in greens, blues, with pink accent.
One of four examples of the same design, 4 different colorways. T1445, T1446, T1447, T1448
M.C. Migel & Co., which in 1915 became H.R. Mallinson & Co., Inc., was known for innovation in silk design and silk manufacturing technology.