Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Blue, red, and black striping. Cotton. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Oill M(?)".
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Black & white plaids. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Strasset".
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Black & white plaids. 2 selvages. Cotton. Embroidered: "Eise".
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Unevenly cut strip of brown & beige pinstriped wool tweed cloth, one selvage. Red and white glued paper label: "1.08 (/) 1.47 (/) Roubaix Fr."
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.
Sample cut of cotton fabric in navy blue with white woven check pattern. Piece cut out from corner. Marked on red & white glued paper label: "Ht (/) 322.7 12 1/2 (/) London (/) Canada". Tag may mean it is British-made for Canadian market? Further research needed.
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Navy blue with grey pinstriping. 2 selvages. Cotton. Embroidered: "A Rusch.".
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
A sample cut of cotton apparel fabric, in navy blue with white stripes. A swatch has been cut from one corner. Marked on red & white glued paper label: "Gt (/) 488.25 (/) London (/) Can." Tag may mean it is British-made for Canadian market? Further research needed.
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.
"Tub Satin" washable silk dress fabric somewhat resembling a satin-taffeta in surface appearance. White. Sold for $1.25 per yard at Lansburgh & Bro., 420-430 7th St., Washington DC, Jan 29 1915. Width: 32". Manufactured by Schwarzenbach, Huber Co.; 1915
Sample of "Bengaline" silk dress goods. A plain heavy, corded fabric, after the poplin order, with cotton filling for the cord and silk warp. Warp-faced weave. Color: white. Sold for $1.00 per yard at Lansburgh & Bro., 420-430 7th St., Washington, DC. Purchased Jan 29 1915.; Manufactured by Victor & Achelis; 1915.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Black & white twill in wool or wool cotton mix? 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Chambers. Gebauer." Square piece cut out near end.
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Navy with grey & blue pinstriping. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Suessmuth.". Wool or mixed wool and cotton?
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Furnishing fabric length, selvage inscription: "Crystal Damask" An Exclusive Schumacher Screen Print/ Copyright F. Schumacher & Co. A Fiberglas Decorative Screen Print" Design of a large floral medallion in olive green on light green ground.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Cotton. Navy blue with blue, gray, and brown pinstripes. 2 selvages. A square piece cut from middle of fabric near one end. Embroidered: "E S Jacobson."
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Pinstripes in blues, white, and a little red. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Allen no 2".
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Navy twill with brown & red pinstripe. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Kelly". Wool or mixed fibers?
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Navy with brown, white, & black pinstriped twill. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Eiseman". Wool or cotton-wool mix?.
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
Sample cut of blue & white pinstriped cotton fabric. Piece cut out from corner. Marked on red & white glued paper label: "Ht (/) 102.27 (/) London (/) Can."
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.
Tag may mean it is British-made for Canadian market? Further research needed.
Strip of woven wool apparel or suiting fabric in black. Piece cut out near one end. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "Manchester (/) 44 in. wide (/) 46 cts"
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.
Strip of woven wool apparel fabric in Hot pink with a white stripe woven into selvage. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "Manchester (/) 42 in wide (/) 14 cts."
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.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Black & white plaid. Cotton. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "H Wimpffheimer." A square piece cut out near end.
Probably manufactured in Japan for domestic use, or foreign sale? It is possible that this group of sample strips showing different patterns are the equivalent of western 'sample blankets" (showing pattern choices for customers), for men's kimono or household fabric 'sample blankets.'
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.
