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
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library, Special Collections department.
Dimensions
3.75 x 5.75 inches
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org