Box 1

Unmarked label, most likely for textiles. Features an image of a textile mill above a small seal with an anchor on it between two anthropomorphic lions. Large flowers on either side. Stylized sparrows in each top corner.

Shades of red, green, yellow, and blue. Features a lion and an elephant engaged in tug of war. Text reads, “Haji Jiva Haji Khamisa & Co. Madras. Jivas Yarn. Made in England.” From India; England.

Unmarked label, most likely for textiles. Image of three ostriches gathered together. Palm trees and the ocean are visible on the horizon.

The Edenderry Factory of this well known firm is pictured on the label. Removed from a scrapbook with glue points on the back corners.

Image of a rising sun surrounded by cranes. Bottom half of the border features curling waves while the top half depicts clouds. Text reads, “Genuine Kakeda Silk. Yamaki Shiokichi. Fukashima. Province of Iwashiro. Japan.” Smaller banner below of Japanese script.

Label depicts an illustration of a stork in flight and beside a rising sun. Text includes “Storkchop."

Label for Japanese Kin Ryu raw silk featuring an illustration of a dragon and a hawk. Shades of green and silver with some yellow and faded border in silver.

Label features an image of two golden pigeons surrounded by a garland of berries and leaves. Green and gold with a geometric border in gold.

Label text notes, “Filature Raw Silk. Autumn.” Image of a grey Poplar tree leaf overlaid with monogrammed letters “U” and “S.” Shades of grey with a touch of red.

Bright yellow background with a grey crest, featuring a monogrammed M, and red silk cords with tassels.