The second of two volumes kept by Joshua Jessop (1806-1869) containing recipes for dyes, including samples of dyed cloth and yarns, along with his own notes. The volume also contains information on the carding of wool and a glossary of Edward Bancroft's book Experimental Researches Concerning the Philosophy of Permanent Colors. Jessop lived in Baltimore…

Joshua Jessop dye recipe book, volume 2

Description

The second of two volumes kept by Joshua Jessop (1806-1869) containing recipes for dyes, including samples of dyed cloth and yarns, along with his own notes. The volume also contains information on the carding of wool and a glossary of Edward Bancroft's book Experimental Researches Concerning the Philosophy of Permanent Colors. Jessop lived in Baltimore County, Maryland, where he owned and operated a dye works and was likely also involved in the manufacture of woolen cloth.

Creator

Jessop, Joshua, 1806-1869

Date

circa 1827

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Production Note

Pages 1-13 appear at the beginning of the volume and are numbered left to right, while pages 14-24 appear at the rear of the volume and are numbered right to left.

Language(s)

English

Collection Number

MS 2494

Extent

13 pages (from one bound volume)

Resource ID

16916

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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