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Textile Dye Sample Books collection


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    Box 6: Rhodiaceta. Portfolio with dyed thread samples

    Manuscripts

    The collection consists of catalogs and sample books produced by various dye and textile manufactures. All items in the collection were produced by French manufacturers, except for "Eighteen Thousand Color Combinations," published in New York by William Helburn.Textile and dye manufacturers represented in the collection include: Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers, Compagnie Française de Produits Chimiques & Matières Colorantes de Saint-Clair-du-Rhône, Fédération de la soie, Vuilliod Ancel & Cie. Eight items in the collection are of unidentified origin, but are labeled in French. The collection demonstrates the evolution of France's dye and textile industries from the early to mid-twentieth century. Thousands of examples showcase synthetic dyes, natural and artificial fibers, fashionable colors, and color nomenclature.The collection is arranged alphabetically according to manufacturer. Most volumes are housed in separate boxes, except for small items that are grouped together. Unidentified items are organized by size.

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    Box 5: Fédération de la Soie-Rhodiaceta

    Manuscripts

    The collection consists of catalogs and sample books produced by various dye and textile manufactures. All items in the collection were produced by French manufacturers, except for "Eighteen Thousand Color Combinations," published in New York by William Helburn.Textile and dye manufacturers represented in the collection include: Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers, Compagnie Française de Produits Chimiques & Matières Colorantes de Saint-Clair-du-Rhône, Fédération de la soie, Vuilliod Ancel & Cie. Eight items in the collection are of unidentified origin, but are labeled in French. The collection demonstrates the evolution of France's dye and textile industries from the early to mid-twentieth century. Thousands of examples showcase synthetic dyes, natural and artificial fibers, fashionable colors, and color nomenclature.The collection is arranged alphabetically according to manufacturer. Most volumes are housed in separate boxes, except for small items that are grouped together. Unidentified items are organized by size.

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    Subseries H. Textiles (small size)

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    Includes printed materials advertising domestic and foreign textile manufacturers and related entities including dyes and dyers (Binder 38); and woolen and textile mills, and related products such as dress goods and fabrics (Binders 39-48). The subseries also includes product label record and sample books (Box 4), and labels affixed to textile samples (Box 5). Items between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size are housed in a folder and two boxes listed at the end of this subseries (Box 1, Folder 7; Box 4; Box 5).

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    Subseries H. Textiles (large size)

    Visual Materials

    Includes printed materials advertising textile manufacturers and related entities, including dyes and dyers, textile mills, and related products such as dress goods and other fabrics. The subseries also includes labels affixed to textiles of various types and sizes.

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    Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers. "Carte de Nuances de la Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers." Autumne, 1930

    Manuscripts

    Folding book with 359 knotted silk floss dye samples. They are labeled in French and numbered 31001-31360.

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    Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers. "Carte de Nuances de la Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers." Autumne, 1927

    Manuscripts

    Folding book with 359 knotted silk floss dye samples. They are labeled in French and numbered 25001-25360.

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