Dye industry

Abstract

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

Abstract

This is a collection of bound notebooks containing sample swatches of various fabrics, dyed by various processes. There are also five binders of technical information and large format sales book.

Scope and content

The manual is divided into sub-sections dealing with the topics Dyestuffs; Cotton; Plastics; Paint; Printing Inks; and a Miscellaneous Application section. This final section contains information on the coloring and dyeing of diverse items, such as Anodized Aluminum, Paper, Soaps and Detergents, Shoe Polishes, Gasoline, Rubber and Smoke.

Abstract

Black and white print photographs of the instrumentation and facilities used in the manufacture of dyes at the Althouse, Bates, and Crompton Chemical Companies.

Abstract The Records of the Althouse, Bates, and Crompton Chemical Companies consist mainly of the corporate records of Althouse Chemical Company, Bates Chemical Company, and Crompton Corporation (including its corporate predecessors Crompton & Knowles Loom Works and Crompton & Knowles Corporation). The files in these records contain annual reports, newsletters, appraisal materials, design plans, and other miscellaneous materials. The records were collected by James Feeman, a longtime...

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Research files, business files, publications, reports, sales agreements, forms, statements, testimonies, and proceedings belonging to Robert J. Baptista.

Scope and content

The collection consists of one photocopied page of the October 13, 1906 issue of the Textile Manufacturers Journal. The page features an article titled "The Perkin Jubilee" honoring British chemist William Henry Perkin.

Abstract

Directories, manuals, catalogues, brochures, and books belonging to textile chemist Wilbur L. Williams.