The Shelton Looms "Perwitzky" imitation fur fabric; 1914. Mohair pile, cotton backing. Panned (pile flattened) to produce a spotted effect. Colors: mottled brown and blue. Used for cloaks, scarfs, muffs, trimmings, etc. $4.50 per yard. Width: 48"-50". 2 samples. One of a group of pile fabrics given in 1914 (accessioned in 1915) by Sidney Blumenthal and Co., Inc, owner and operator of The Shelton Looms, one of the best known and most important American pile fabric producers., whose mills were in Shelton, Connecticut. Original fabric woven 48-50" wide