Mallinson's "Indestructible Crepe" process sample

Description:

A length of H.R. Mallinson & Co's trade name "Indestructible" Crepe as it comes off the loom. Unfinished silk semi-sheer crepe, similar to "Georgette". This process sample illustrates how the fabric is woven in the grey, as it comes off the loom. The sample is in the raw, unfinished, undyed state.

Date Made: 1919

Maker: H. R. Mallinson & Co. Inc.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, American Silks, American Silk Industry, Migel-Mallinson Silks, Textiles

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Credit Line: Gift of H.R. Mallinson & Co., Inc.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T04141Accession Number: 63914Catalog Number: T04141.000

Object Name: Fabric Length

Physical Description: silk (overall material)tan (overall color)semi-sheer crepe (overall style)plain weave, grey state (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 36 in x 46 in; 91.44 cm x 116.84 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cf46-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1165704

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