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Bookmark (USA)
This is a Bookmark. It was made by Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Company. It is dated 1893 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is silk, paper and its technique is jacquard woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
donated by
Milton Sonday.
It is credited Gift of Milton Sonday.
Its dimensions are
bookmark. Warp: 26.5 (10 1/2). Weft: 6.5cm (2 1/2in.). Bopth selvedges present. Paper wrapper: Height:46.5cm (18 1/4in.). Width: 8.5cm (3 3/8in.).
It is inscribed
On bookmark: "Souvenir of the World's Columbian Exposition" "Machinery Hall Chicago 1893" on paper wrapper;"Twelve highest medals awarded to Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Company (pictures of medals) Manufacturers of illuminated silk bookmarkers, badges etc.etc. Patterson, N.J. Allentown, Pa. Pottstown, Pa.". at bottom "Woven at the World's Columbian Exposition, Machinery Department, Annes 28 Column 049 Chicago 1893.
Cite this object as
Bookmark (USA); Made by Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Company; silk, paper; bookmark. Warp: 26.5 (10 1/2). Weft: 6.5cm (2 1/2in.). Bopth selvedges present. Paper wrapper: Height:46.5cm (18 1/4in.). Width: 8.5cm (3 3/8in.).; Gift of Milton Sonday; 1988-12-2
