broken twill weave; color effect (overall production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 36 in x 36 in; 91.44 cm x 91.44 cm
Object Name:
Fabric
fabric length
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Paterson
Date made:
1915
Description:
Length of silk suiting: An all silk fabric in a broken twill (herringbone) weave having a black warp and an alternating red and green filling (weft). originated by John G Bentley, for men's wear.
The alternating red and green weft yarns blend visually to give the effect of a brown fabric, but in cross light the two colors are visible, giving texture, depth, and luster to the narrow herringbone stripe. Finer yarns used in this cloth than used in related silk suiting by the same firm, T2761 or T2762.
