Length of 'Baltimore Chambray' fabric, finished, striped blue and white. Process sample, one of 16 samples of yarn-dyed textiles in finished and unfinished states donated by the The Eagle & Phenix Mills, Columbus, GA., in 1914.
The Eagle Mfg Co. of Columbus Georgia was established in 1851, before the Civil War, by New York native William Young. After the war, the mill was re-established and renamed the Eagle & Phenix Mfg. Co., symbolizing the renewal of the mill after the destruction of the war. The company survived several changes of ownership from 1896 until 1947, and the mill passed through several more changes until 2003.
Silk and cotton ribbon fabric (Star Ribbon Mfg. Co., Co. HQ address: 462-464 Broadway, New York, NY; Mill address: 45-55 Mill St. Astoria, LI, NY), showing one end with the cut ribbons (230 ribbons wide, 1 yd. length). This article was not made on a ribbon loom, but was made by first weaving a broad fabric with what is called a doupe edge. This fabric contains about 20 per cent silk by weight and the balance cotton, silk chief value. It is cut into strips or ribbons. In this fabric at intervals representing the width of the desired ribbon a binding edge is woven, then a thread is omitted, leaving the fabric in such condition that it can readily cut into strips or ribbons.
Sample length (selvage width, more than a yard in length) of Wilton carpet; cut pile, quality F, Jacquard-woven pattern: Very large all-over stylized foliage and floral design in browns, turquoise blue, and yellow-beige (browns predominating) on a cream ground. Made and donated by Bigelow Carpet, Co., Sales Office, Boston, MA; Mill, Clinton, MA; in 1884.
The pile warp is wool; gray ground warp, fiber not known; weft is linen. The name "Bigelow" is woven into the center back in a strip parallel to the selvages.
This sample is the field, which would be joined to a border, See T7406.
Length of Baltimore Chambray fabric, finished, solid-color blue. Process sample, one of 16 samples of yarn-dyed textiles in finished and unfinished states donated by the The Eagle & Phenix Mills, Columbus, GA., in 1914.
The Eagle Mfg Co. of Columbus Georgia was established in 1851, before the Civil War, by New York native William Young. After the war, the mill was re-established and renamed the Eagle & Phenix Mfg. Co., symbolizing the renewal of the mill after the destruction of the war. The company survived several changes of ownership from 1896 until 1947, and the mill passed through several more changes until 2003.
Roll of wool top (carded fiber); M.J. Whittall, Worcester, MA; 1913. Gray wool fiber, carded into a roll, called "top". Ready for spinning process.
(Part of a collection of photographs and specimens illustrating the manufacture of Wilton and Brussels rugs and carpets.)
Matthew J. Whittall started in the textile business as a supervisor in Worcester's Crompton Rug Co. He opened his own business in 1874 and by WWI was the largest employer in Worcester, with 1500 workers in 15 buildings. The mills were sold in 1950.
Embroidered Lace Flouncing, Schiffli embroidered conventionalized floral pattern; of Green origin executed with henna ombre on white silk lace (shadow) by the chemical burn-out process. Made after originals in the collection of 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.
Second step in process of embroidering filet lace. The embroidered material has been baked in an oven to carbonize the scrm foundation, so that it can be removed by brushing machines. Sample shows same cotton scrim as TE.T0580 carbonized.
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 Cambric Flouncing. Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Hungarian hand-embroidery. Scalloped edge, conventional pattern, forming distinct sections, executed with yellow, tan, black & white mercerized cotton on white cambric. Based on an orignial 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.
"Margot Lace". Schiffli embroidery in an all over floral pattern, executed with ecru cotton cord on a fine silk net, of deeper shade, by the chemical burn-out-process.
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 Net Banding. Schiffli embroidered floral design executed with pink ombre (shaded from light to dark) cotton and blue ombre cotton, bordered top and bottom with ecru cotton cord in block pattern on fine black silk net by the chemical burn-out process.
Part of a group of Schifflie 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.
Embroiderd Net Banding; Schiffli embroidered conventional pattern of Indian origin, executed with variegated wool and white artificial silk on flne black silk net by the burnt-out process. Made after originals in the collection of 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 Banding. Schiffli embroidered; conventionalized floral pattern executed with woven silk lace (shadow) applique and ecru guimpe on orchid georgette crepe.
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 Net Flouncing, Schiffli embroidery reproduction of Chinese hand-embroidery. Floral pattern and scalloped edge executed with artificial silk on fine silk net by the chemical burn-out process. Black.
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 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.
Length of 'Baltimore Chambray' fabric, unfinished, checked blue and white. Process sample, one of 16 samples of yarn-dyed textiles in finished and unfinished states donated by the The Eagle & Phenix Mills, Columbus, GA., in 1914..
The Eagle Mfg Co. of Columbus Georgia was established in 1851, before the Civil War, by New York native William Young. After the war, the mill was re-established and renamed the Eagle & Phenix Mfg. Co., symbolizing the renewal of the mill after the destruction of the war. The company survived several changes of ownership from 1896 until 1947, and the mill passed through several more changes until 2003.
Fabric length; by Mary H. Wells for Woodprint Designs; 1971. Selvage inscription: "Copyright WOODPRINT DESIGNS INC. #7- 1/5- 2 Handprinted". Large repeat pattern of simulated woodgrain; one pattern in dark brown superimposed over a similar pattern in light brown; all printed on orange ground. Designer: Mary H. Wells
"Ponce", by Bernstein & Son; fabric sample; 1962. Selvage inscription: "DESIGN "PONCE" BY NESEIR? (a D or an O)___D BERNSTEIN & SON INC. MCMLXII" Geometric patterns in pink, red, yellow, blue, green, black & white on a scrollwork accent on each grouping
"Montego", by Bernstein & Son; fabric sample; 1962. Selvage inscription: "DESIGN "MONTEGO" BY NESEIRO___D BERNSTEIN & SON, INC. MCMLXII" Geometric elements with large floral pattern superimposed; green printed ground; olive & mint green; gold flowers & red, pink & black rose leaves; white, grey, blue & gold rectangular shapes.
