Cotton shirting sample; Japan; Found in England; Consular Collection

Description:

Textile sample: White cotton shirting. Made in Japan. Marked on glued piece of paper: "Box 10. Made by Maijai Weaving Co. Mischinomiga, Sattan Prefecture. (/) Shirting 52 x 48, 30" 3.75 yds to pound, 24 yds length, sold at (/) 2.50 yen or about 5 1/4 cts a yd. Sent by Special agent Clark from (/) England.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Japan

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Consular Collection Textile Samples

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Credit Line: Transfer from U.S. Dept. of Commerce

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: ZZ.RSN80619P13

Object Name: Fabric Sample

Measurements: overall: 10.5 cm x 10.5 cm; 4 1/8 in x 4 1/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-89b1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_638215

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