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. Warp float patterned jacquard woven silk ground with small floral pattern; over printed with floral spray design. This colorway has a dark blue ground with floral design in greens, pinks, reds, orange, yellow, lavender accents.
M.C. Migel & Co., which in 1915 became H.R. Mallinson & Co., Inc., was known for innovation in silk design and silk manufacturing technology.