Box 1

The labels here predominantly represent textile manufacturers in the United States, England, France, India, and Japan, as well as a small number of labels from Ireland, Malawi, South Africa, Nigeria, and Vietnam, and a few miscellaneous labels and ephemera.

Green border with blue background. Trim and center images of playing card suits. Text reads, “Registered in Nyasaland No. 2034. Omega/Omega. Registered Trade Mark No. 129867.” From Malawi (formerly Nyasaland).

Brightly colored yellow, green, and red with an image of a baby of color sitting on a red blanket in the center. Text reads, “Mamosa Print. Printed in England. For South Africa. Superiour Make, Hard Wearing.”

Gold label with red accents. Image of a hand pressing a logo into a red wax seal. Text reads, ”Spruce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Manchester. Registered Trade Mark. Made in England.”

Very colorful label for Nehesco Fabrics, showing a storefront window with their floral fabrics artfully arranged. Includes English and Arabic text. From England.

Ornate image of an eagle and lion with British and American flags. Made in United States or England.

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.

Label for Bleu Fixe a la Colombine fabric dye. Gold, cream, & black. Image of a woman dressed as a harlequin.

A bale label with text that reads, “Satin de soie finie et profitee.” Made by Sartine of Paris for West Caldwell & Co. of New York.

Label for an unknown product by an unknown company. Pale blue with gold trim, center image of the head and bust of a woman. Text notes the size or gauge was seven and a half. The look of the label suggests cloth, thread or a similar product. From England.