Marshall Field & Co.; one of a series of samples from the company's Colonial Drapery Dept. Chicago, Illinois; "Town & Country" surface printed cretonne, 1922 (framed). A sample of a cotton cretonne furnishing fabric, surface-printed with a design of large scale flowers, leafy stems, and birds. Town & Country, 1922. Colors: pinks, reds, tans, greens on an off white ground. Framed in a dark brown wooden "Colonial" frame with broken-pediment top and turned column sides.
Original cataloging states that this is "Believed to be the first cretonne printed in the US by the surface printing process; the rollers being of wood and the design outlined with brass and filled with feltfor the printing surface. It was printed in 1922 on what is believed to be the first machine of the kind brought to America shortly before this date. This method of printing is much the same as if done from flat wooden blocks by hand, except that these blocks are cylindrical and run on a machine considerably more slowly than is the case with the ordinary coper roller printing machine. But it produces an effect not possible in any other way because each repeated impression of any one part of the design seems to change more or less in the varied shading of the color, so that while each design repeat is to some extent the same, it is never exactly the same as a printing from an etched copper rolle would be."
A sample length of Cheney Brothers all-silk dress velvet, "Velours Chiffon" in fuchsia pink. 1925. Short cut pile solid color velvet with a soft, drapy hand.
World War I era woven paper fabric sample, Germany. Spun paper yarns woven in an open plain weave, like screening. Very fine paper yarns. Germany employed spun paper yarns in making many types of fabrics for both civilian and military use during World War I, due to shortages of other fibers, notably wool and cotton. American industry was interested in these experiments because of the US's long raw materials supply chains.
Embroidered Cambric Banding. Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Hungarian hand-embroidery. Pomegranate pattern executed with red, white & blue artificial silk on white cambric. Based on an original collected in Budapest by Mr. Stewart Culin for the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroidered Cambric Banding. Schiffli embroidery reproduction on Hungarian Hand-embroidery. Conventionalized floral pattern executed with blur artificial silk filling outlined with old gold cord on red cambric. Based on original collected in Budapst by Mr. Stewart Culin for the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Length of Cotton & Wool Embroidered Band Trimming. Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Hungarian hand-embroidery. Solid conventional pattern executed with yellow mercerized cotton and orange & black wool on white cambric. Based on an original collected in Budapest by Mr. Stewart Culin for the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroidered Net Banding, Schiffli embroidered, conventionalized floral pattern of Indian origin executed with henna ombre guimpe on fine brown silk net by burnt-out process. Made after originals in the collection of the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Five skeins of Sultana rug yarns; S.B. & B.W. Fleisher, Inc.; 1927. Sultana Rug yarn, 5, 1-oz skeins. Heavy worsted yarn, specially spun for rug use. The thick thread facilitates rapid work, as it quickly covers a pattern. Color Nos. 1110 (dark green), 1119 (purple), 1116 (dark old rose) the shades used for the leaves and flowers, and 1111 (gray) used for the background of Pattern #916.. #1120 light copper. (Not used in this pattern). Made by S.B. & B. W. Fleisher, Inc. Philadelphia, PA. Accompanied in this donation by a frame for rug-making, for household use.
Plumetis Embroidered Net Banding, Schiffli embroidered reproduction of Chinese hand-embroidery. Rose pattern executed with mercerized cotton thread on fine cotton net, by the chemical burn-out process. White.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroidered Cambric Banding; Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Hungarian hand-embroidery. Conventionalized bird and floral pattern executed with colored cotton (tan, yellow, blue, &black) on white cambric. Based on an original collected in Budapest by Mr. Stewart Culin for the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroidered Lace Flouncing, Schiffli embroidered conventionalized floral pattern; of Green origin executed with henna ombre on white silk lace (shadow) by the chemical burn-out process. Made after originals in the collection of the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Second step in process of embroidering filet lace. The embroidered material has been baked in an oven to carbonize the scrm foundation, so that it can be removed by brushing machines. Sample shows same cotton scrim as TE.T0580 carbonized.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroidered Cambric Flouncing. Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Hungarian hand-embroidery. Scalloped edge, conventional pattern, forming distinct sections, executed with yellow, tan, black & white mercerized cotton on white cambric. Based on an orignial collected in Budapest by Mr. Stewart Culin for the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
"Margot Lace". Schiffli embroidery in an all over floral pattern, executed with ecru cotton cord on a fine silk net, of deeper shade, by the chemical burn-out-process.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S..
Embroidered Net Banding. Schiffli embroidered floral design executed with pink ombre (shaded from light to dark) cotton and blue ombre cotton, bordered top and bottom with ecru cotton cord in block pattern on fine black silk net by the chemical burn-out process.
Part of a group of Schifflie machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroiderd Net Banding; Schiffli embroidered conventional pattern of Indian origin, executed with variegated wool and white artificial silk on flne black silk net by the burnt-out process. Made after originals in the collection of the Brooklyn Institute Museum.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroidered Georgette Banding. Schiffli embroidered; conventionalized floral pattern executed with woven silk lace (shadow) applique and ecru guimpe on orchid georgette crepe.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
Embroidered Net Flouncing, Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Chinese hand-embroidery. Floral pattern and scalloped edge executed with artificial silk on fine silk net by the chemical burn-out process. Black.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, many of which imitated hand embroidered national and regional styles, including from China and parts of Europe. The firm's designers used the Brooklyn Institute Museum to research original examples, which were copied or from which they drew inspiration. The products were sold in foreign markets in competition with the native hand work, as well as in the U.S.
