Strip of woven wool apparel fabric. Cream colored ground with narrow pink stripes in groups of three alternating with gray stripes in groups of four.
Marked on red and white glued paper label.: "Manchester (/) 16 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; Navy blue worsted wool with a reversed twill weave diamond design. A piece cut out near one end. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "Manchester (/) 48 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 black. A rectangular piece cut from one end. Marked on red and white glued paper label: " Manchester (/) 48 in. wide (/) 42 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. Different black and white twills. Cotton. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Wm. D Scatchard." (or "Scratchard", twice)
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. Variety of pinstripes in blue, black, white, & brown. Embroidered: "W. Todd." 2 selvages.
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.
Strip of woven wool apparel fabric, in black with narrow white stripes on one side. A piece cut out near one end. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "Manchester (/) 48 in. wide (/) 31 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.
Sample cut of cotton fabric; Light blue with white pinstripes. A swatch has been cut from one corner. Marked on red & white glued paper label: "Ht (/) 626.15 (/) 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.
Unevenly cut strip of paterned woolen apparel (dress?) cloth. Black, in an open weave patterned with more densely woven circles. Cut ends unravelling. Red and white glued paper label: "Manchester (/) 48 in. wide (/) 42 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.
It is unclear as to whether this fabric is from Manchester, England or Manchester, New Hampshire, US. Consular report for this group would clarify this.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Navy blue, black, & white, with warp and weft using opposite color yarns. Part twill. Cotton. Embroidered: "V68. E. Guttridge Jacobson." Two selvages.
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 cloth. Pale mint green with woven surface texture dots in white and dark blue. One selvage. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "98/100 ctm (/) 2 fr 35 (/) Roubaix, Fr".
Tangled & twisted together. Stained.
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 & white, black & white twill. Cotton. 2 selvages. 2 square pieces cut from middle of fabric. Embroidered: "Cayle Schmidt".
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.
Strip of woven wool apparel fabric. Black worsted wool, with a white stripe woven into the selvage. Square piece cut from one corner. Assorted holes. Marked on red and white glued paper label: " Manchester 42" w"
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, grey, & blue stripes. Cotton. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "M. Morganstern". A square piece cut from middle of fabric near one 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.Consular Collection.
Suiting fabric sample from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Brown, gray, tan, black striped cotton twill. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Grier". Square piece cut out near one end. 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.
Swatch of suiting(?) fabric, from Japan, with different patterns woven into it. Black & white woven plaid. One selvage.
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 navy blue, brown, & light blue. 2 selvages. Cotton. Embroidered: "Woodyard." A square piece cut from middle of fabric 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. Black & white twill weave; wool or cotton mixture?. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "Eiseman." Square piece cut out near one 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. Black & white plaids. 2 selvages. Embroidered: "C. Wimpffheimer.". Wool or wool-cotton 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.
Strip of woven wool apparel fabric. Navy blue worsted wool with a lighter blue stripe woven into the selvage. Marked on red and white glued paper label: "Manchester (/) 40 in- wide 16 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.
Sample strip of suiting(?) fabric from Japan with different patterns woven into it. Part black and white plaid, part checked, part striped. One selvage. Cotton.
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.
