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Title: Linens and other fabrics
Date(s): 1876
Contributor(s): Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) (associated name)
Collection ID: Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection (Accession 2003.255)
Hagley ID: AVD_2003_255_03_B_14B_01
Collection: Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection

Title: Linen and cotton cloth
Date(s): 1876
Contributor(s): Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) (associated name)
Collection ID: Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection (Accession 2003.255)
Hagley ID: AVD_2003_255_03_B_21B_01
Collection: Centennial Exhibition photograph and ephemera collection

Title: Orlon in household fabrics
Date(s): 1955
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: These luxurious ruffled curtains will keep their fresh beauty for years even if hung in the sunniest windows, because they are made of Orlon acrylic fiber. Curtains of the DuPont fiber also resist deterioration from other destructive elements such as radiator heat and acid city soot, which tend to quickly weaken many ordinary curtains. Use of Orlon means that the curtains can be washed over and over again without starching or stretching. They dry quickly and if drip dried will require only a...
Show moreThese luxurious ruffled curtains will keep their fresh beauty for years even if hung in the sunniest windows, because they are made of Orlon acrylic fiber. Curtains of the DuPont fiber also resist deterioration from other destructive elements such as radiator heat and acid city soot, which tend to quickly weaken many ordinary curtains. Use of Orlon means that the curtains can be washed over and over again without starching or stretching. They dry quickly and if drip dried will require only a minimum of pressing to retain their crisp good looks. Curtains of Orlon are now widely available in a variety of styles to fit into almost any decorative scheme.
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Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_1461
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Adventures in Sewing: How to Make Draperies
Date(s): 1950
Contributor(s): Domestic Sewing Machine Co. (Sponsor), Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), Winslow, Louise (Onscreen presenter) (Screenwriter), Culley, Ray, 1904-1983 (Producer), Ranallo, Charles (Director)
Description: Episode 10. Louise Winslow presents the "cabinet style" Domestic sewing machine model #735 with an "easy up head lift." She uses the machine to instruct the viewer on how to properly sew draperies for residential windows. Winslow also promotes the complimentary booklet "How to Make Curtains, Draperies, and Slip Covers."
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC189
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Woman handling drapery made of Orlon
Date(s): 1956
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Photograph of woman handling double-faced drapery made of Orlon.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010313_075
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Para's new 'headliners' fabric designs
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Lamb, Thomas, 1896-1988 (designer)
Collection ID: Thomas Lamb papers (Accession 2181)
Hagley ID: Lamb231
Collection: Universal Design

Title: Nylon Press Cloth Presents Interesting Texture, New Qualities for Draperies
Date(s): 1949-04-01
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Press release describing different types of draperies which are made from nylon.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010913_193
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Nylon Curtains Increasingly Popular
Date(s): 1950-04-20
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Press release describing the increasing popularity of nylon curtains as well as the variety of nylon curtains that are available.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010913_211
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Nylon Revives Lace Curtains Bringing a New Sheer Type
Date(s): 1948-10-01
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Press release describing the benefits of using curtains made with nylon.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010913_178
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Windows can be Beautiful, A Book of Curtain and Drapery Treatments
Date(s): 1960
Contributor(s): Brandt, Mary L. (author), Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. (associated name)
Description: Advice and style guide for window treatments.
Collection ID: Joseph Bancroft and Sons Company, Miss America collection (Accession 1972.430)
Hagley ID: 1972430_011_08_002
Collection: Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company / Miss America Collection

Title: Hollands Everglaze Tutored bedspread, draperies and cafe curtains by N. Sumergrade & Sons
Date(s): 1957
Contributor(s): Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. (originator), Camera Associates, Inc. (photographer), Miss America Pageant (associated name)
Collection ID: Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. Miss America photographs (Accession 1972.430)
Hagley ID: 1972430_0431
Collection: Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company / Miss America Collection

Title: Hollands Everglaze Tutored bedspread, draperies and cafe curtains by N. Sumergrade & Sons
Date(s): 1957
Contributor(s): Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. (originator), Camera Associates, Inc. (photographer), Miss America Pageant (associated name)
Collection ID: Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. Miss America photographs (Accession 1972.430)
Hagley ID: 1972430_0429
Collection: Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company / Miss America Collection

Title: Hollands Everglaze Tutored bedspread, draperies and cafe curtains by N. Sumergrade & Sons
Date(s): 1957
Contributor(s): Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. (originator), Camera Associates, Inc. (photographer), Miss America Pageant (associated name)
Collection ID: Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. Miss America photographs (Accession 1972.430)
Hagley ID: 1972430_0430
Collection: Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company / Miss America Collection

Title: Basic Nylon Information For the People Who Tell the Public
Date(s): 1948
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Handbook created for advertising companies as a reference guide for creating nylon marketing materials.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010313_147
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Store and Home (Spring 1924)
Date(s): 1924
Creator: John Wanamaker (Firm)
Contributor(s): Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922 (associated name)
Description: V. 16, no. 1 ; Catalog of spring clothing and housewares offered by John Wanamaker. Includes illustration, description, and price for each item.
Hagley ID: 20100329_217
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Store and Home (Spring 1922)
Date(s): 1922
Creator: John Wanamaker (Firm)
Contributor(s): Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922 (associated name)
Description: V. 14, no. 1 ; Catalog of spring clothing and housewares offered by John Wanamaker. Includes illustration, description, and price for each item.
Hagley ID: 20100329_257
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Store and Home (Summer 1925)
Date(s): 1925
Creator: John Wanamaker (Firm)
Contributor(s): Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922 (associated name)
Description: V. 17, no. 2 ; Catalog of summer clothing and housewares offered by John Wanamaker. Includes illustration, description, and price for each item.
Hagley ID: 20100329_297
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Store and Home (Fall 1925)
Date(s): 1925
Creator: John Wanamaker (Firm)
Contributor(s): Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922 (associated name)
Description: V. 17, no. 3 ; Catalog of fall clothing and housewares offered by John Wanamaker. Includes illustration, description, and price for each item.
Hagley ID: 20100329_333
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Store and Home (Spring 1928)
Date(s): 1928
Creator: John Wanamaker (Firm)
Contributor(s): Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922 (associated name)
Description: V. 20, no. 1 ; Catalog of spring clothing and housewares offered by John Wanamaker. Includes illustration, description, and price for each item.
Hagley ID: 20100331_037
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: The textile shortage in the first quarter of 1945 : based on data from the fourth survey of consumer requirements, April 1945 (and) the third National retail stores survey, April 1945, Survey of consumer requirements
Date(s): 1945
Creator: United States. War Production Board
Hagley ID: 08033592_textile_shortage
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets