B. Dye Manuals Printed in America Before 1870* 



Bancroft, Edward, M.D. Experimental researches concerning the philosophy of permanent 

 colours; and the best means of producing them, by dyeing, calico printing, etc. 2 vols. Phila- 

 delphia: 1814. 



Bemiss, Elijah. The dyer's companion. In two parts. Part fast, containing a general plan of 

 dying wool and woollen, cotton and linen cloths, yarn and thread. Also, directions for milling 

 and finishing, stamping and bleaching cloths. Part second, contains many useful receipts on 

 dying, staining, painting, etc. New London: 1806 and New York: 1815. 307 pp. 



The best system of dying woolen, cotton and silk, of all colors, practised and recommended by the 

 first artists of Europe and America. Bennington, Vt.: 1811. 108 pp. 



Bronson, J. AND R. The domestic manufacturer' s assistant, and family directory, in the arts of 

 weaving and dyeing: comprehending a plain system of directions, applying to those arts and 

 other branches nearly connected with them in the manufacture of cotton and woollen goods; 

 including many useful tables and drafts, in calculating and forming various kinds and patterns 

 of goods, designed for the improvement of domestic manufactures. Utica, N.Y. : 1817. 189 pp. 



Cooper, Thomas. A practical treatise on dyeing, and callicoe printing: exhibiting the processes 

 in the French, German, English, and American practice of fixing colours on woollen, cotton, 

 silk, and linen. Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1815. 506 pp. 



The domestic dyer, being receipts for dying cotton and linen, hot and cold. New England: 1811. 



12 pp. 



The dyer and colour maker's companion: containing upwards of two hundred receipts for making 

 colours on the most approved principles, for all the various styles and fabrics now in existence. 

 Together with the scouring process, and plain directions for preparing, washing-off, and finishing 

 the goods. Philadelphia: Henry C. Baird, 1850. 104 pp. 



Ellis, Asa, Jr. The country dyer's assistant. Brookfield, Mass. : 1798. 139 pp. 



Gibson, Richard. The art of dyeing all colors on raw cotton or cotton waste, for the purpose 

 of working with raw wool: also the methods of dyeing all colors in the piece . . . The system 

 and science of colors, or the principles and practise of woolen dyeing. The properties and 

 composition of the dyestuffs and chymical compounds which enter into the constitution of colors. 

 Three volumes in one. Willimantic, Conn. : 1861. 409 pp. 



GiLROY, Clinton G. A practical treatise on dyeing and calico-printing; including the latest 

 inventions and improvements; also a description of the origin, manufacture, uses, and chemical 

 properties of the various animal, vegetable, and mineral substances employed in these arts . . . 

 2nd ed., rev. New York: Harper & Bros., 1846. 704 pp. 



GoTWALT, Jacob. Vorschriften zum Fdrben. Um Seiden, Wollen und Canton Crape schwarz Zur 

 f'drben. York, Pa.: December 1831 (Broadside). 



Grabill, Ephraim. The art of dying all sorts of colours, containing 36 secrets. For the use of 

 families. 2nd. ed. [Hanover, Pa.?]: 1846. 24 pp. 



Haigh, James. The dier's assistant in the art of dying wool and woollen goods. Extracted from 

 the philosophical and chymical works of those most eminent authors, Ferguson, Dufay, Hellot, 

 Geoff ery, Colbert; and that reputable French dier Mons. De Julienne. Translated from the 

 French with additions and practical experiments. Philadelphia: 1810, 1st Amer. ed. ; 

 Poughkeepsie, N.Y. : Paraclete Potter, 1813, 2nd Amer. ed. 278 pp. 



Hardt, Peter. The family dyer. (English and German). York [Pa.]: 1819. 70 pp. 



Hartmann, Heinrich. Besondere Kunst, auf eine leichte und wohlfeile Art zu fdrben; allerley 

 Farbe, so wohl auf Wolle, Halbwolle, Leinen und Seide. Fiir den Land und Stadtman (A 



*Only books devoted entirely to textile dyeing are listed here. Several general works 

 printed before 1870 which contained sections on dyeing are listed in section C. 



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