1893 Columbian Expo, George Washington Stevengraph Silk Bookmark ~PHOENIX MFG CO

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1893 Columbian Expo, George Washington Stevengraph Silk Bookmark ~PHOENIX MFG CO:
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1893 Columbian Exposition, George Washington Stevengraph Souvenir Silk BookmarkMade by the Phoenix Silk Mill in Paterson, New Jerseyfor the1893 Columbian Exposition Chicago World\'s Fair

The Phoenix Mill is the oldest extant structure in theHistoric District of Paterson. An 1821 deed describes the original structure onthe site. A structure of considerableelegance and style, the Phoenix Mill operated first as a cotton mill and, afterthe mid-1860s, as a silk mill. Later additions and alterations enabled themanufacture of various machinery and equipment needed in the processing ofsilk. In 1892, at a meeting of the boardof directors, the Phoenix Manufacturing Co. changed its corporate label to thePhoenix Silk Manufacturing Co.

The great power of the waterfalls eventually drove Patersonto become one of the first industrial centers in the United States. Engineers,entrepreneurs, artisans and inventors were drawn to this new technology center.

By 1870, nearly fifty percent of the silk made in the UnitedStates was produced in Paterson. In the early part of the twentieth century,the silk mills of Paterson fell victim to labor strife and never recovered.

An example of the affluence created by Paterson\'s silkindustry can be found just over the city border in Garret Mountain Reservation.Catholina Lambert migrated from England in 1834 and by 1890 was one of thelargest mill owners in Paterson.

Lambert built his \"castle\" in 1892 to display hiscollection of European and American art. Today, the Passaic County HistoricalSociety and the Parks Commission is housed there.

Paterson industries provided the sail cloth for YankeeClipper ships, the revolvers and firearms which tamed the \"wildwest\", locomotives that pulled the freight that built a nation, and silkproducts which created a golden age for the \"Silk City\".

The amazing rich colors are still bright and vibrant.
Description:
GEORGE WASHINGTON SILK BOOKMARK RIBBON 1893 CHICAGO EXPO SILK STEVENGRAPHMADE BY AN AMERICAN COMPANY (RISING PHOENIX LOGO ON BACK)
\"THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY ~ E. PLURIBUS UNUM\"
GORGEOUS UNION SHIELD, AMERICAN Flag, & RAMPANT SPREAD WING BALD EAGLEThe amazing rich colors are still bright and vibrant.
Measures approx. 9 1/4\" tall X 2 5/8\" wide (inches) including to bottom of silk tassel
Condition is Near Mint!!! (one tiny minor flea bite at lower left point of base) -- Beautifully pristine -- Very scarce for the age & fragility
The Thomas Stevens Firm in Coventry England began silk ribbon book mark production (\"Stevensgraphs\") in 1860 & in America only 5 pioneering U.S. companies produced silk bookmark ribbons similar to the patented Stevensgraphs.This rare beauty is by far one the BEST & most beautiful examples like it that I have ever seen! A scarce version. JUST MAGNIFICENT - SURE TO BE A PRIZED ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION!!!Phoenix Mill company logo embroidered on reverse.

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