Rayon fabric; American Viscose Corporation; 1942

Object Details

Description

Rayon fabric; American Viscose Corporation; 1942

Rayon fabrics played a large part in both military and civilian products during World War II, as shortages of other fibers made it essential to replace cotton, silk, and wool with rayon (regenerated cellulose) whenever possible.

One of 17 fabric samples donated to the museum in 1942, along with a display illustrating the manufacture of rayon goods from wood to finished product. The display is held by the Division of Work & Industry, catalog # AG.A.7060

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of American Viscose Corporation

Data Source

National Museum of American History

date made

1942

ID Number

TE.T08621.000

catalog number

T08621.000

accession number

163325

maker

American Viscose Corporation

Object Name

fabric length

Physical Description

rayon (overall material)

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Home and Community Life: Textiles

Record ID

nmah_642854

Usage

CC0

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-6fad-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa