Small sample of Roman stripe moire-finished ribbon; light blue with narrow stripes of yellow, green, red, white, and wine color, each stripe being toned down with a stripe of black on each side. One of a group of ribbons given by Paterson, NJ, ribbon manufacturer Pelgram & Meyer in 1914. 10 1/4" wide. Pelgram & Meyer was one of the silk companies affected by the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike.
Paterson, New Jersey was known as America's "Silk City" from the large number of silk textile manufacturing concerns centered in that area. From February through July, 1913, workers in many of Paterson's silk mills went on strike for better working conditions. The strike ended at the end of July - and the ribbon weavers were one of the few groups of workers who were able to achieve some of the changes they desired. Several Paterson ribbon manufacturers donated samples to the museum in late 1913 and early 1914. It is likely that they were made by the workers returned from the 1913 strike.
One bolt or roll of Smith & Kaufmann figured silk grosgrain ribbon. Light green. Continuous pattern of leafy vines on each side with rose and leaf sprays in the center reserves. Wavy lines behind the vining border.
Original cataloging: Brocaded grosgrain ribbon. Brocaded rose and vine design on a grosgrain ground. Satin edge. Color: Nile. Width - 5 3/4". 1 Bolt. Hair bow width.
Skein of dyed artificial silk (regenerated cellulose fiber, known after 1923 as rayon), in navy blue. One of 66 examples of silk yarns of various types, dyed in the skein.. Original sample # 54. This is a very early example of the availability of artificial silk fiber on a commercial basis. At this time the fiber's extreme shine and smoothness made it useful only as an accent to natural fiber fabrics - it was not used on its own. From a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.,
Sample of piece-dyed silk marquisette, in white National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913. Examples of silk woven in the raw and dyed in the piece. Original sample # 137. One of a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
Piece-dyed silk crepe-backed-serge (twill weave) in white; National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913 Examples of silk woven in the raw and dyed in the piece. Original sample # 115. One of a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
Yard length of printed silk and cotton crepe. Pattern of chrysanthemums in pink, green and tan on a white ground. National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913. One of twenty examples of silk woven in the raw and printed in the piece. Original sample # 173. From a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
Sample of piece-dyed wash silk, color not noted on card.. National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913. Examples of silk woven in the raw and dyed in the piece. Original sample # 179. One of a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
Sample of piece-dyed silk ratine, in rose.. National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913. Examples of silk woven in the raw and dyed in the piece. Original sample # 148. One of a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
Piece-dyed silk crepe meteor, in corn (yellow); National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913 Examples of silk woven in the raw and dyed in the piece. Original sample # 108. One of a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
Length of narrow silk striped grosgrain ribbon. Roman stripe, in red, green, black, white, yellow, brown, purple. 5/8" wide. One of a group of 12 silk ribbon samples donated by Taylor-Friedsam in 1914. Catalog numbers T1279-T1290.
Paterson, New Jersey was known as America's "Silk City" from the large number of silk textile manufacturing concerns centered in that area. From February through July, 1913, workers in many of Paterson's silk mills went on strike for better working conditions. The strike ended at the end of July - and the ribbon weavers were one of the few groups of workers who were able to achieve some of the changes they desired. Several Paterson ribbon manufacturers donated samples to the museum in late 1913 and early 1914. It is likely that they were made by the workers returned from the 1913 strike.
Sample cut of a warp-printed silk fabric; National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913. One of six examples of patterned silk fabrics woven with printed warp yarns. Original sample # 155. From a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
Sample of piece-dyed lavender silk poplin. National Silk Dyeing Co.; 1913. Examples of silk woven in the raw and dyed in the piece. Original sample # 125. One of a group of 145 samples of silk fabrics and yarns of various types, weaves, uses, and origins donated in 1913 by the National Silk Dyeing Co., of Paterson, New Jersey (America's "Silk City"), which was one of the largest and most comprehensive silk dyeing and printing firms in the U.S.
