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
- Morningstar, Robert Piexotto (creator., Person)
- Manton, George (Person)
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:
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215.873.8265
215.873.5265 (Fax)
reference@sciencehistory.org
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215.873.8265
215.873.5265 (Fax)
reference@sciencehistory.org