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"Fast Blues, Suitable for Dyeing Silk and Wool Without the Use of Spirit" Circular

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-004

Scope and Content

This is an 8 1/2 inch x 10 1/2 inch single sheet of dyeing instructions in English, French, and German. The instructions are for Brooke, Simpson & Spiller's line of Fast Blues dyes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890s

Creator

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

The Science History Institute holds copyright to the Fast Blues, Suitable for Dyeing Silk and Wool Without the Use of Spirit Instruction Circular. The researcher assumes full responsibility for all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Background Note

Brooke, Simpson & Spiller was a British dye manufacturer. The firm was the successor to William Perkin in the manufacture of dyes.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

French

German

Abstract

This is a sheet of dyeing instructions in English, French, and German which was printed by Brooke, Simpson & Spiller.

Acquisition Information

Fast Blues, Suitable for Dyeing Silk and Wool Without the Use of Spirit Instruction Circular was purchased by the Science History Institute (formerly the Chemical Heritage Foundation) in 2007.

Title
Fast Blues, Suitable for Dyeing Silk and Wool Without the Use of Spirit Circular
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created and encoded into EAD by Jahna Auerbach.
Date
September 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

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