Embroidered Cambric Banding. Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Hungarian hand-embroidery. Conventional pattern executed with brown, green, and white 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 Georgette Band trimming, Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Chinese hand-embroidery. Floral and conventional pattern executed with shaded brown (ombre-dyed) silk on tan georgette.
Part of a group of Schiffli machine embroidered trimmings, primarily for apparel, manufactured by Alpha Embroidery Co. of New Jersey, 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.
Men's silk pocket handkerchief, All silk plain weave, with 2 sides hemmed and 2 sides selvage. Plain white with a lavender striped border. Gift of Cheney Brothers, Setp. 22, 1921. Original number 3059.
Man's silk muffler; Gift of Cheney Brothers; Sept. 22, 1921. Fancy accordion weave, woven in tubular form; ornamented with two satin weave warp stripes. The two ends are finished with fringe. Original number 3081. Colors: Variegated and black.
Man's silk muffler; Gift of Cheney Brothers; Sept. 22, 1921. Plain accordion weave, woven in tubular form; with 3 weft stripes forming a border on the ends, and finished with fringe. Original number 4747. Colors: black and white.
Embroidered Scrim Bandings, Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Hungarian hand-embroidery. Conventional pattern executed with red cotton, yellow wool, and blue artificial silk; and green cotton, brown wool, and white artificial silk. Both samples using linen scrim as a foundation., 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.
A length of Cheney Brothers all-silk dress velvet, "Velours Chiffon" in golden yellow. A solid cut pile fabric with a soft hand. Short cut pile in silk against a plain weave silk ground that is more densely woven than a true chiffon. Original cataloging: Piece dyed organzine pile fabric #15b, with ground warp and filling of organzine silk. Used for dresses, cloaks, wraps, etc. Color:#6480 Citron (yellow). Wholesale $6.00 per yard.
Last (third) step in the process of embroidering filet lace. The carbonized foundation fabric has been entirely removed by brushing and the embroidery stitched onto the filet net. Finished piece like Cat. No.6065. Sample is finished article with the carbonized scrim removed after brushing operations.
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.
Pair of man's silk and worsted machine-knitted socks; Made with black worsted and white silk in a heather mixture. Size No. 11; Original number 3070. Example of Cheney Brothers' efforts to meet the needs of many markets in the consumption of silk products - from fabrics of all kinds to finished goods. Gift of Cheney Brothers; Sept. 22, 1921.
Man's silk muffler; Gift of Cheney Brothers; Sept. 22, 1921. Fancy barathea (textured weave) woven in tubular form in a black and white warp stripe pattern, with 3 weft stripes at each end to form a border design. The two border ends are finished with fringe. Original number 3094.
Length of Botany Worsted Mills "Botany Serge" dress fabric, 1924. Soft, supple, lightweight twill weave wool fabric. Color: #616, Men's blue (midnight). 54" wide. One of ten samples of worsted dress goods donated by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey in October 1924.
Men's silk scarf or necktie. Made of all silk, satin weave, Jacquard-woven patterning. Woven with 1 shuttle. Small rose pattern in white on black and white shot ground. Cheney Brothers gift, Sept. 22, 1921. Original numbers: 56682 / 160.
Note that 19th and early 20th century terminology for men's neckwear was different than in the late 20th and 21st centuries. Scarf would have been corect at the time of accession.
Men's silk scarf or necktie. Made of all silk Jacquard woven, patterned satin weave. Woven with 2 shuttles. Conventionalized flower pattern in green and purple on black. Gift of Cheney Brothers, Sept. 22, 1921. Original numbers: 562310 / 160
Note that 19th and early 20th century terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Scarf was correct for the period.
Length of Botany Worsted Mills coating fabric, "Boutine", 1924. Soft, medium weight wool fabric having a closely shorn napped face. Color #203, Almond. One of ten samples of worsted dress goods donated by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey in October 1924.
Man's silk and cotton reversible, washable necktie. Woven in tubular form. Reversible. Plain white with Jacquard-figured black silk stripe. Original number 3060. Gift of Cheney Brothers, Sept. 22, 1921.
Length of Botany Worsted Mills "Botany Flannel" dress fabric, 1924. A lightweight, smooth finish, twill weave worsted wool cloth; dress weight. Color #671 "Banana" (yellow). 54" wide. One of 10 specimens of worsted dress goods donated in October 1924 by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey.
Men's silk scarf, made of silk & wool ondule bengaline (Bengaline is a warp-faced ribbed weave fabric) printed in an allover design which suggests the eyes in a peacock's tail. Original model numbers: 60724/198. Gift of Cheney Brothers in 1921.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Scarf was correct for the period
Cheney Brothers Jacquard silk man's cravat (neckwear), 1925. Woven in tubular form; Reversible. Allover pattern in a white outline effect on a blue satin ground; Satin weave ground; Jacquard figure. Com. # 5154..
Cheney Brothers silk Jacquard woven cravat, 1925. Polka dot pattern in gold on a dark blue satin weave ground, reversible. Woven in tubular form. Com.@ 5155
