20722
Accession Number
718
Author
Adrosko, Rita J.
Author Affiliation
Smithsonian Institution. Division of Textiles
Title Of Journal Book
A Summary of Natural Dyestuffs Most Commonly Used in the United States
Collation
57 p.
Reference Bibliography
Bibliography: p. (50) - (56)
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Unpublished
Literature Level
Monographic
Abstract
The following information is reviewed for some 50 dyestuffs, using historical and other bibliographic sources: names used for dye; botanical name of plant; place of origin; part of plant used; names and chemical structures (where known) of colorants; area, frequency and period of use; fibers dyed; color fastness.
Keywords
natural;dyestuffs;United States;botany;chemical;fibers;color fastness
pub_id
20722