Item 6: Mill Dye Laboratory, 1952

Gelatin silver print. Image depicts an overhead view of several male employees at work in the mill dye laboratory. Visible are jars of chemicals, a fan, a hot plate, and other equipment to test the dyes. Text: "Mill Dye Laboratory. This Laboratory is used primarily as a control department directly in conjunction with the Dye House to determine if production meets the rigid quality standards set up for the individual styles." 25.5 x 20.5cm. (w/out mount); 27 x 20.5 cm. (w/mount).