Sample of lightweight twill weave woolen fabric in 'mocha creme" brown; from the U.S.. Consulate in Japan. 2 selvages. Eaten away in spots. Slick finished surface. (Roubaix samples)
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Yellow-beige colored woven fabric sample, small holes, one selvage. Marked on red & white glued paper label: "118/20ctm (/) 2fe 42 (/) Roubaix"
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Selvage width strip of woven wool apparel or suiting fabric; brown twill weave with an 'invisible' check. Both selvages intact. The ends have been cut at an angle. Marked on white paper seal glued to fabric: "118/10 (/) 2.10 (/) Roubaix, Fr."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Strip of woven wool apparel fabric in blue/purple. Part of paper label and fabric underneath eaten away. Cut wider at center. White stripe woven into selvage. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "108/10 ctm (/) 1 fe 34 (/) Roubaix Fr."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Strip of woven wool flannel apparel fabric, in Teal blue. Uneven, cut wider at center. Marked on red and white glued paper label:"118/20 (/) 1 fe 98 (/) Roubaix Fr."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Unevenly cut strip of gray wool flannel, one selvage. Label & fabric underneath partly eaten away. Red and white glued paper label: "114 ctm (/) 1 fc 78 (/) Roubaix Fr."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Selvage width strip of woven wool flannel apparel fabric in a rose-pink shade. Both selvages intact.. Remains of a blue and white paper label glued at one end. Marked on white paper seal glued to fabric: "118/100 (/) 1.53 (/) Roubaix, Fr."
Roubaix was a premier weaving center in France; known for its woolens but producing fabrics of many qualities for both the domestic and export markets. This group of selvage width fabric samples was collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Strip of woven wool apparel fabric in turquoise blue; one selvage. A white stripe is woven into the selvage. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "118/20 ctm (/) 2 fe 21 (/) Roubaix."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Selvage width strip of woven flannel apparel fabric, in a deep pink. Both selvages intact. Wedges cut off from ends. Marked on white paper seal glued to fabric: "118/ (/) 1.60 (/) Roubaix (/) Fr."
Roubaix was a premier weaving center in France; known for its woolens, but producing a range of fabric qualities for both the domestic and export markets. This group of selvage width samples of wool, or wool and cotton mixed cloth was collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Selvage width strip of woven wool flannel apparel fabric in a hot pink shade. Both selvages intact. The ends have been cut off at an angle. Marked on white paper seal glued to fabric: "118/100 (/) 1.60 Roubaix (/) France"
Roubaix was a premier weaving center in France; known for its woolens but producing fabrics of many qualities for both the domestic and export markets. This group of selvage width fabric samples was collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Selvage width strip of woven wool flannel apparel fabric; brown with white and rust-brown in a nubby speckled surface effect.. Both selvages intact. Marked on white paper seal glued to fabric: "114/ (/) 1.78 (/) Roubaix, Fr."
Roubaix was a premier weaving center in France; known for its woolens but producing fabrics of many qualities for both the domestic and export markets. This group of selvage width fabric samples was collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Selvage width strip of woven wool fabric in blue, with pieces cut off near the ends. Both selvages intact. Marked on white paper seal glued to fabric: "118/100 (/) 1.52 (/) Roubaix (/) Fr."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Unevenly cut selvage width sample strip of green and red tweedlike apparel fabric. Badly deteriorating. Handwritten gold & white glued paper label: "From Roubaix, France, 19871 90/100 1 49 (/) Pure laine".
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Sample strip of purple wool apparel fabric with white & rust colored pinstripes. One selvage. Small fragment pinned to one end. Unevenly cut. .Handwritten glued white paper seal: "114/ (/) 1.49 (/) Roubaix (/) France".
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Selvage width strip of woven wool fabric in a rose-pink shade. Ends cut at an angle with remains of blue and white paper label glued at one end. Both selvages intact. Marked on white paper seal glued to fabric: "108/00 (/) 1.49 (/) Roubaix (/) Fr.". Marked on larger tag: "Roubaix, France, No. 224."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Unevenly cut selvage width sample strip of brown with pink plaid wool tweed. 2 selvages. .Handwritten gold & white glued paper label: "From Roubaix, France, 20452 90/100 1.29 (/) Carreaux avec miches"
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Strip of woven wool apparel fabric, in a tweed effect of brown with beige and rust. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "114 ctm (/) 1 fr 78 (/) Roubaix (/) France."
Roubaix was the premier wool weaving center in France; producing fine fabrics for both the domestic and export markets. It is likely that this group of selvage width strips of wool were all collected by a US Consular officer and sent back to the Dept. of Commerce as an example of the quality of the competition American woolen manufacturers faced in products from Roubaix.
Consular Collection: Part of collection of samples acquired by US Consuls overseas between about 1898 and 1918, in the interests of promoting US trade and business opportunities; which was transferred by the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
