Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Design in grey & tan, Pattern consists of alternating checks with a double band of tan with grey square dots. Rectangular piece cut out of one corner. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Thin twisted skein of spun paper yarn, called xylolin; Marked on paper tag: No. 6 Paper Yarn (Xylolin) Made by the (/) Suddeutsche Juteindustrie...
Consular Collection: Part of a large collection of textile samples acquired by US Consuls overseas for the Dept. of Commerce, between about 1898 and 1918; in reporting on business opportunities and foreign competition. Transferred from the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Fragment of table, floor, or wall matting made with wefts of spun paper yarn. Green paper yarn in the weft & white warp. Beginning to unravel. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Fragment of table, floor, or wall matting made with wefts of spun paper yarn. Design in green & blue, of stripes & double dots. Marked on original glued blue and white paper label: "Dess. 1646 (/) Col. 5151". 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Mauve ground with rows of light green checks. Long rectangular piece has been cut off. .Marked on blue & white paper label: "Dess. 1637 (/) Col. 5360". 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Red ground with green cartonch or lozenge pattern. Colors are reversed on other side. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Green & tan with two rows of blue paper yarn tucked underneath wefts.. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Design in tan & white of X's & open weave stripes. Marked on glued blue and white paper label: "1734/ (/) 5562 (/) H. Grau". 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Reddish-brown weft & white warp with diamond patterning. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Green weft, white warp with tiny four petaled flowers dotting the surface. One edge is unraveling. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Green ground with bands of pinkish-brown checks. Rectangular piece is cut off it. Marked on glued blue and white label: "Dess. 1637 (/) Col. 5366". 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Green & blue checked design. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Fragment of table, floor, or wall matting made with wefts of spun paper yarn. Beige paper weft, white warp fabric. Diamond pattern. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Skein of spun or twisted paper yarn, in blue; Made in Germany; 1907; Paper tag. Consular Collection.
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Skein of spun or twisted paper yarn, in blue; Made in Germany; 1907; Paper tag.Paper Yarn (Xylolin) . No. 13 ...
Consular Collection: Part of a large collection of textile samples acquired by US Consuls overseas for the Dept. of Commerce, between about 1898 and 1918; in reporting on business opportunities and foreign competition. Transferred from the Dept. of Commerce in the 1920s-30s.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Green weft & white warp with open weaved stripes. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Gray ground with tan design, bands of 4 narrow stripes alternating with rows of large tan flowers. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Tan with rows of blue & green oval-like shapes. Rectangle has been cut out of corner. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Tan weft with white warp. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Design of green & blue checks. Piece has been cut out of it. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
Sample of woven paper yarn matting for table, floor, or wall; Germany; 1907. Blue with pattern of tan cartonche designs with shapes in middle of cartoneches. Borders of same design but colors are reversed. Rectangle has been cut out of corner. 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.
Textiles made from spun paper yarns were around in the late 19th century, primarily for industrial uses such as sacking,when the standard jute sack imparted loose fibers or an odor to the contents. In 1907, German manufacturers promoted new uses for paper yarns: the product would become extremely important to both civilians and the military in the Central Powers during the First World War, when the British blockade cut them off from supplies of other textile fibers. The US and UK both explored the use of paper yarns during and after the war.
