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Weaving Taffeta Silk Ribbons, c1910, Paterson, New Jersey
The front of the stereoview displays the number '55' at the top center. Along the left edge, printed vertically, is 'Keystone View Company Manufacturers COPYRIGHTED MADE IN U.S.A. Publishers'. The right edge, also vertical, reads 'Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England.'. Across the bottom, below the image, is the caption '22112 Machines Weaving Dozens of Taffeta Silk Ribbons, Paterson, N. J.'. The back of the card features the title '55—(22112) WEAVING TAFFETA SILK RIBBONS, PATERSON, N. J.' at the top left. The main body of the card consists of detailed descriptive text about the silk weaving process and the silk industry. It provides geographical coordinates 'Lat. 41° N.; Long. 74° W.' and includes statistics for the year 1915 regarding silk imports and manufacturing. The copyright notice at the bottom right reads 'Copyright by The Keystone View Company.'
The stereoview depicts a bustling factory interior, showcasing numerous industrial looms actively engaged in weaving taffeta silk ribbons. Rows of machinery extend into the depth of the image, with spools and threads clearly visible, illustrating the intricate process of textile production. A single worker can be faintly seen moving between the looms in the background, providing a sense of scale and human involvement in the industrial setting. The factory space is large, with natural light entering through tall windows. The image captures a significant aspect of early 20th-century American industry, specifically highlighting Paterson, New Jersey, as a preeminent center for silk manufacturing. The historical significance lies in documenting the industrial processes and economic importance of silk production in a key manufacturing hub, likely around the 1910s based on the included statistics.
This stereoview is a commercially produced informational card, and as such, there is no personal handwritten message on it. The text on the back explains in detail how silk ribbons are woven, noting that 20 to 30 ribbons can be woven on one loom simultaneously. It describes the warp and woof threads and the shuttles used. The text also emphasizes Paterson, N.J.'s global prominence in silk manufacturing, stating it produced more silk than any other city and had a population of 125,000. It explains Paterson's rise as a factory center due to the Passaic River's power and proximity to a good market. Furthermore, it provides national statistics, mentioning that in 1915, the U.S. imported $30,000,000 worth of raw silk and $25,000,000 worth of manufactured silks, with about 900 factories and a $40,000,000 annual payroll for workers.
PUBLISHER: Keystone View Company
SIZE: 3.5x7
ERA: 1910s
IMAGE_COLOR: Sepia
THEME: Industrial Shipping
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