Sample of Mohair fiber (noils), Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. Noils are the short strands removed from the mohair fibers during the combing process. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of Mohair Top fiber, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. "Top" is the product of the combing machine, ready for spinning into yarn, separated from the "noils", or shorter strands. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of Mohair fiber "in the grease", as purchased for processing by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. Sample of raw mohair from Texas and New Mexico, as clipped from the goat. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of 187 dram (heavy) Mohair Roving, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. One bobbin. Roving is a step between the combing of the fiber and spinning of the yarn. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of Mohair roving, 77 dram, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. One bobbin. Roving is a step in the manufacture of mohair yarn.Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of Mohair roving, 30 dram, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. One bobbin. A step in the manufacture of mohair yarn from combed fiber. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Skein of Mohair yarn for making trimmings (frogs and braids), Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. Genapped and dyed black for use. The genappe process singes the spun yarn to remove protruding ends and make the yarn smooth. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Two samples of curled mohair fiber, of the kind used as the pile yarn in weaving imitation fur products, dress goods, and cloakings. One yarn skein (2 ply) and one sample (singles) of yarn wrapped on a black board. Natural color. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of 6 dram mohair roving, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. One bobbin. A step in the manufacture of mohair yarn from combed fiber. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of 20 dram Mohair roving, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. One bobbin. A step in the manufacture of mohair yarn from combed fiber. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample of Single Mohair Yarn, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. One bobbin. Single yarn, natural color. Used for weaving imitation fur goods, dress goods, and cloakings. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample length of Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company plain "Railroad Plush" upholstery fabric, in emerald green.1914. Used for covering seats in railroad cars. 25 1/2" wide.Pile weave, solid cut pile. Cotton backing, Mohair pile. Ground warp and weft are dark blue; pile is green. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample length of Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company plain cut pile "Railroad Plush" upholstery fabric, in dark red. 1914 Used for covering seats in railroad cars. 25 1/2" wide. The backing is cotton, ground warp is blue and the ground warp is red. The pile is mohair, in red. The overall color effect is deep red. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Skein of two-ply Mohair yarn, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. One skein, natural color. Used to weave imitation fur goods, dress goods, and cloakings. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample length of Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company "Bi-Tone Friezette" upholstery fabric, 1914. Irridescent effect plush with uncut mohair pile in tann, possibly space-dyed to give a strie effect, against a cotton ground with a blue warp, yellow weft. The blue shows through the looped pile, hence the "bi-tone" name. Used for furniture and draperies; also noted by the manufacturer under "railroad plushes." Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Skein of Mohair yarn for braids and frogs, Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, 1914. Genapped and bleached; used for braids, frogs, etc. genappe process singes the spun yarn to remove protruding ends and make the yarn smooth. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample length of Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company "Furniture Plush" upholstery fabric, 1914. This is a plain solid cut pile furniture plush in dark red; cotton back with a dark blue warp and red weft; dense mohair pile in red, with a soft hand. Manufacturer's note lists it under railroad plushes. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles
Sample length of Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company "Panne Plush" upholstery fabric, 1914. Cut pile fabric which has been permanently flattened to give a lustrous surface. Ground of cotton with a yellow warp and weft, and a mohair pile in emerald green. According to manufacturer's note, used for furniture and draperies; may also have been a "railroad plush". 52 1/4" wide. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample length of Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, "Railroad Plush" upholstery fabric, "in the gray"; 1914. Scoured and sheared. Used for covering seats in railroad cars. 25 1/2" wide. The sample is as it comes off the loom before dyeing: ground warp is blue, the ground weft is red, and the pile is white. Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
Sample length of Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company "Bi-Tone Friezette" upholstery fabric, 1914. Irridescent effect plush with uncut mohair pile in green, possibly space-dyed to give a strie effect, against a cotton ground with a blue warp, red weft. The red shows through the looped pile, hence the "bi-tone" name. Used for furniture and draperies; also noted by the manufacturer under "railroad plushes." Given by Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company, headquartered in Boston with a mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1914, along with samples of mohair fiber in various stages of processing, and samples of the company's finished textiles.
