http://barbarabrackman.blogspot.com/2010/05/bolt-stamps-bolt-labels-and-selvages.html
I've collected some of these on the fabric
I found some of these in the Library of Congress photo files
Some of the Manchester labels are from New Hampshire; others from England
See more English examples by clicking here:
Bolt labels have been replaced (for the most part) by selvage identifications.
Thanks for showing those, I have never seen or paid attention to those if I have seen any.. does that make sense?? lol
ReplyDeleteMaggey
The scope of your knowledge never ceases to amaze me, and it's all stuff that I find fascinating.
ReplyDeleteAh, the good old days, when textiles were actually made in this country!
ReplyDeleteWhile the 3 posts above say it all SO well ... just thought I would add my own thoughts too.
ReplyDeleteThe labels are GORGEOUS! Now who would have thought they would be in such vivid colors? Color printing has always cost more than plain back and whites. Thanks for sharing your well of knowledge with us Barbara.
Julie in TN
I always love the labels that show the mill. I get some beauts on blankets too. I once had a customer who collected blanket labels, usually off bashed up pieces, he grumbled when he bought a blanket for $40...thought that was too much for a label...but hey! the blanket was perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love old labels, what a wonderful collection.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I wasn't aware of those kind of labels. They are little works of art, which is probably why they were saved and survive to this day.
ReplyDeleteLouise
It was interesting to see that the more recent labels tout 2 perfect selvages (so you can use every bit of fabric).
ReplyDeleteIf anyone wants to see the green Merrimack label up close, I've got a copy on my blog.
http://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com/2008/02/lowell-mass.html
I love the images on old labels (of any kind), these are wonderful - thanks for sharing them.
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