Object Timeline

1915

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1960

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sample Book (USA)

This is a Sample book. It was manufactured by Richard Fensterer and Company, Commodore Woolen Company, Hudson River Fabrics Company and H.G. Moore & Company. It is dated ca. 1920 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is clothbound covers, woven wool samples. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 46 x 52 cm (18 1/8 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample Book (USA); Manufactured by Richard Fensterer and Company, Commodore Woolen Company, Hudson River Fabrics Company, H.G. Moore & Company; clothbound covers, woven wool samples; H x W: 46 x 52 cm (18 1/8 x 20 1/2 in.); 1960-69-2

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