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French Fil au Chinois linen thread carton label, 1860

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

The company behind the Fil Au Chinois brand was founded by Francois-Philibert Vrau and began manufacturing linen thread in Lille in 1827. The brand soared in popularity in the 1860s & 1870s. Multi-color label with caricature of a Chinese man holding a fan. From France.

Dates

  • 1860

Language of Materials

From the Item:

Vietnamese is written in Chữ Nôm script based on Chinese characters with added characters to represent the Vietnamese language.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library, Special Collections department.

Extent

From the Item: .25 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Dimensions

3.75 x 5.75 inches

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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