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A collection of selected fabrics woven by George Manton scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: GB00-016-001

Scope and content

This scrapbook which was created by Robert P. Morningstar of Morningstar, Nicol Inc. it contains 15 mounted woven samples made from synthetic fibers. The fabrics were either designed by or actually woven by George Manton an employee of the company. The swatches are folded and mounted on the pages using t-pins. Some handwritten technical text accompanies some of the samples.

Dates

  • Creation: 1934-1942

Creator

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 scrapbook)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--2000..

Description rules
Rda
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
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