Philadelphia Area Archives

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Receipts for dyeing wool and woolen cloths, 1814 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (26 pages)
Abstract:: Titled "Receipts for dyeing wool and woolen cloths," this manuscript book of receipts is attributed to John Rauch, dated 1814.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Instructional dyeing receipt book, circa 1842-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (407 pages)
Abstract:: This manuscript by Heinrich Studer is written in German and gives instructions for dyeing, bleaching, and textile printing.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

John Motion Coats Laboratory notebook of dye recipes, 1891 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This manuscript book of textile dye recipes and colorful sample swatches was created by John Motion at the Coats Thread Co. in 1891.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]