Printed Textile Swatches
Apparel fabric swatches from the 1875 sample book (volume 6) of William Simpson's Washington Print Works located in Eddystone, Delaware County; most swatches are brown, thus collection named Eddystone Chocolates. These textiles were exhibited by Simpson at the 1876 Centennial.
Manufactured by William Simpson's Washington Print Works, Philadelphia
Geography:
Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1875Medium:
Roller-printed cottonCuratorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1963-118-6Credit Line:
Gift of Joseph Bancroft and Sons, 1963
Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1875Medium:
Roller-printed cottonCuratorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1963-118-6Credit Line:
Gift of Joseph Bancroft and Sons, 1963
