Samples
1856
Medium
Wool, printed
Dimensions
5 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (14 x 7 cm)
Classification
Samples
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of the Pacific Mills, 1927
Accession Number
27.155.1–.15
Art Historical Context
Step into the bustling world of mid-19th-century American manufacturing with *Samples* from Pacific Mills, created in 1856. This petite collection of printed wool swatches, measuring just 5½ x 2¾ inches (14 x 7 cm), offers a tangible glimpse into the Industrial Revolution's impact on everyday life. Donated by the mill itself in 1927, it now resides in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, celebrating the nation's rising prowess in decorative arts and industry. Pacific Mills, based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a powerhouse in wool production during this era, when mechanized looms and ...