A length of Cheney Brothers changeable taffeta dress silk, 1913. A plain weave fabric with green warp and pink weft, creating a changeablecolor effect. The sample has fringe on one. (W. 24 in., L. 36 in.) Mfrs. #s: Com 4837; Color 9.
Date Made: 1913
Maker: Cheney Brothers
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United States: Connecticut, Manchester, South Manchester
Id Number: TE.T01047.000Catalog Number: T01047.000Accession Number: 56298
Object Name: dress silkfabric length
Physical Description: silk (overall material)green; pink (overall color)plain weave, color effect (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 36 in x 24 in; 91.44 cm x 60.96 cm
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