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Pattern book of textiles

 
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Title
Pattern book of textiles
Creator
Henry Remsen Jr. & Co.
Description
The book contains 41 pages of fabric swatches, containing from one to twenty examples of textile fabrics per page. Some additional pages of swatches have been torn out. Each swatch has an order or sample number. The first examples are of fustian (cotton and linen blend), mostly checks, simple plaids, stripes, and one basket-weave sample. Some of the striped fabrics may contain silk or woolen threads. As well, the book contains examples of moleskin, cotton velvets (called Manchester velvets), cotton corduroys, and dimities woven in various patterns. A few of the fabrics are labeled barragon, rib, or dyed jeans. There are no prices. Inscription on inside front cover: Henry Remsen Junr. & Company, their pattern book, received from Messrs. Benjamin & John Bower, merchts. in Manchester, New York, October 20th, 1767. Henry Remsen, Jr., was one of the largest importers of dry goods and prints in New York City, with his store located in Hanover Square. He was the son of Hendrick (1708-1771) and Catalina Remsen and was born on or about April 5, 1736. In 1761, he married Cornelia Dickenson. They had at least two sons, Joris and Henry (also known as Henry, Jr., lived 1762-1843). Remsen was elected a member of the New York Chamber of Commerce on August 2, 1768. He died on March 13, 1792.
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