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 .
Length of Cheney Brothers "Ombre Satin" dress silk, 1913. Lightweight satin. All silk. Dark to mid-pink gradient ombre shading across the satin. Cheney Silks retail label attached to sample with glue or adhesive (W. 19 in., L. 1-1/2 yd.)
Sample length of a Cheney Brothers engineered border print on a satin-striped voile dress silk, 1913. Printed border design on dark blue. Satin weave stripes on an open plain weave, semi-sheer voile ground. (W. 50 in., length ???)
Length of Cheney Brothers all-silk twill weave "Showerproof" Foulard; a lightweight, 2-up, 2-down twill. This sample is piece dyed in light Blue. Trade name "Showerproof" suggested the fabric would not spot in a light rain. (W. 23 in., L. 1-1/2 yd.)
Sample length of a midweight Cheney Brothers solid cut pile velvet, in black. Silk pile warp, silk ground warp, cotton ground weft. Twill selvage in white with white silk selvage warp. Black (W. 22 in., L. 1 yard.) Possibly a millinery or trimming fabric as it is a narrow fabric off the loom.
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
Cheney Brothers fabric length. Probably 8-harness satin weave. Dress silk with some slubs in weft, giving a slight texture to the satin face. Piece dyed. Scarlet. Quality: “Liberty Satin” (W. 36 in., L. 1-1/2 yd.)
A length of Cheney Brothers "Broche" Figured Silk, 1913. A compound satin weave with supplementary patterning wefts. Jacquard woven figure.. Light blue. Also called a satin brocade. (W. 24 in., L. 54 in.)
Necktie or scarf; Jacquard satin; Cheney Brothers. Jacquard Satin Tie Silk, all silk fabric woven with 1 shuttle, and used for men's scarves or neckties. Allover scroll pattern in blue on blackground.
NB: 1920s terminology for men's neckwear was different than late 20th-21st century terminology. Scarf was correct for the period.
Cheney Brothers "Kensington" printed furnishing Silk, 1915. A tussah silk pongee with a weft-facing plain weave meant for summer drapery. Printed with a large floral pattern in purple, lavender, tan and green on light green ground. (W. 30 in., L. 36 in.)
Length of Cheney Brothers silk Charmeuse. A fine, soft satin weave dress silk, with a very lustrous face. All silk. Piece dyed in lilac (medium reddish-purple). "Cheney Silks" stamp at bottom cut edge. (W. 45 in., L. 1-1/2 yd.)
