J.P. Stevens & Co. suitings sample book

Description:

During World War II, wool was needed for military uses and was often mixed with other textiles for the consumer market. Here are examples of virgin (new) wool being combined with recycled wool, or shoddy. During the 20th century, mixing natural fibers with synthetic fibers, such as rayon, would become common. On loan from the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives

Attribution:

J.P. Stevens & Company

Date:

Fall 1941

Exhibit Tags:

Natural fibers

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