Sample of first wax drawing of the design outline on cotton cloth; step three in the Javanese batik process, 1924. Approximately 10" x 12"; Design has a central butterfly motif surrounded by a plain field; with four concentric outer borders (floral, geometric, imitation fringe, solid). This sample illustrates the results of the first drawing of the design outlines on the cloth, on the face. Third in a set of 15 process samples. The American Vice Consul in Charge in Surabaya, Java, Rollin R. Winslow, was given these samples in 1924 by Miss E.F. Kerston of a local curiousity shop/dealer in batik called Inlandsche Kunst. Winslow then sent the samples to the Dept. of State as part of his report on local commerce and dyes, expressing the wish that they be forwarded as a donation to the Smithsonian when the State Dept. no longer had a need for them.
A sample length of Cheney Brothers very lightweight rayon pile chiffon velvet in a medium dusty blue. 1925. A solid cut pile fabric; the rayon pile has been pressed flat as in a panne velvet, giving a very shiny surface. The ground is more densely woven than a true chiffon, but the fabric has a very soft hand. Piece dyed silk back, rayon pile fabric #104 1/2, with ground warp and filling of organzine silk. Used for dresses, cloaks, wraps, etc. Color: Bluett #6531. Wholesale $5.00 per yard.
Length of Botany Worsted Mills "Repingle" dress fabric, 1924. A fine, lightweight wool rep (warp-faced rib weave) similar to poplin, but much finer. Color: #616, "Men's BLue (midnight blue) 54" wide. One of 10 specimens of worsted dress goods donated in October 1924 by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey.
th of Botany Worsted Mills dress fabric, "Drurylane", 1924. Very lightweight wool fabric with an almost indistinguishable weft rib. Color #715, Mandarine. 54" wide. 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 string necktie. Woven in tubular form. Dark blue Bengaline with blue, white, and gold warp stripes; the reverse side is plain blue.
Original number 120. Gift of Cheney Brothers, Sept. 22, 1921.
Length of Botany Worsted Mills dress fabric, "Marchan", 1924. Soft, supple, lightweight wool fabric with a twilled warp face, resembling venetian cloth. Color: 629, Muskrat. 54" wide. One of ten samples of worsted dress goods donated by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey in October 1924.
Length of Botany Worsted Mills dress fabric, "Colleen", 1924. A very fine, lightweight wool fabric with fine weft ribs similar to repingle, reverse side showing warp surface. Color #74, shutter green. 54" wide. One of ten samples of worsted dress goods donated by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey in October 1924.
Cheney Brothers man's silk neckwear - scarf or necktie, of woven bengaline (a ribbed or corded silk fabric) printed with a large Roman plaid in red, blue, and natural); 1925 = Pattern #57, shape 264. (Cat.# T05143)
Man's silk scarf or necktie; Made of crepe faille; Printed in floral pattern. Colors: White on green. Gift of Cheney Brothers; Sept. 22, 1921. Original numbers: 5113169 / 163.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Scarf was correct for the period.
Man's silk scarf or necktie; Made of crepe faille printed in five colors in a feather pattern, with dark blue predominating. Original numbers 5113180 / 192. Gift of Cheney Brothers; Sept. 22, 1921.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Scarf was correct for the period Printed in 5 color feather pattern.
Man's cravat of silk and cotton; Woven in tubular form. 3 blue and black satin warp stripes on black bengaline on face; with reverse side a fancy weave in black. Original number 132. Gift of Cheney Brothers, Sept. 22, 1921.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Cravat was correct for the period.
Woven necktie or scarf of silk and wool, in an ondule bengaline structure (irregular, wavy, weft rib); printed in an allover pattern suggesting autumn leaves. Manufactured by Cheney Brothers; given in 1921.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Scarf was correct for the period .
Man's silk scarf or necktie; Made of crepe faille printed in five colors in an allover conventional pattern, with blue predominating. Original numbers 5113174 / 172. Gift of Cheney Brothers; Sept. 22, 1921.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Scarf was correct for the period
Length of Botany Worsted Mills printed dress fabric, "Botany Sport Flannel", 1924. Very fine, lightweight twill weave fabric. Printed in a wide stripe pattern across the width (vertical stripes) in strongly contrasting colors: Marathon, orange, and cream. Pattern #6691; Design #20. 27" wide. One of 10 specimens of worsted dress goods donated in October 1924 by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey.
Length of Botany Worsted Mills, "Drapvella" broadcloth, worsted dress fabric, 1924. Dark blue, twill weave with a slightly napped face that has been pressed flat, giving a low sheen to the surface. Lightweight, soft hand. All wool fabric similar in construction and appearance to broadcloth, but heavier in weight and having a more lustrous appearance. Color #496 - Twilight (dark blue). 54" wide. One of 10 specimens of worsted dress goods donated in October 1924 by Botany Worsted Mills of Passaic, New Jersey.
Boy's cravat of silk and cotton; Woven in tubular form with ombre stripe pattern in green on blue, with reverse side in plain blue. Original number 149. Gift of Cheney Brothers, Sept. 22, 1921.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Cravat was correct for the period.
Length of Sidney Blumenthal & Co. transparent velvet, "La Loie Silvel", 1928. Rayon pile, silk ground. 38" Wide. Short cut pile in white, very lustrous, on a chiffon or georgette weight open plain weave silk ground, which has been printed on the reverse with stripes in shades of aquamarine. This gives a frosted effect on the surface. Transparent velvets with rayon pile were advertised as 'uncrushable', and were commonly used for evening gowns and wraps.
