A History of Tufted Rugs

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William Pahlmann papers: carpet and floor-mat samples

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Date
1961–1975
Held by
Hagley Museum and Library
Collection
William Pahlmann papers (Acc. 2388)
Number
archival objects 439206, 439210, 439909–439937
Themes
Nylon & synthetic fibers (DuPont), Trade catalogs & marketing, Yarn & materials

Cite this source

“William Pahlmann papers: carpet and floor-mat samples,” 1961–1975. archival objects 439206, 439210, 439909–439937, William Pahlmann papers (Acc. 2388), Hagley Museum and Library. findingaids.hagley.org/repositories/3/archival_objects/439206.

Research notes

Physical swatches, swatch books and sample cards (e.g. James Lees 1964, wool). Check fiber labels for nylon, Antron, Acrilan. Found via search-engine results (Hagley's site blocks automated reading): open the link to confirm and see the image.