Natural dyes in the United States
By: [by] Rita J. Adrosko.
Contributors: Furry, Margaret Smith, 1899-
Series: United States. National Museum. Bulletin ;; 281; Bulletin (United States National Museum) ;; 281.
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press; [for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.]
Published: 1968
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
Subjects: Dyes and dyeing -- History; Dyes and dyeing, Domestic; Dye plants
Description: The first part of this publication, a discussion of dyes used in America during the 18th and 19th centuries, will draw students and craftsmen into further exploration of this many-sided subject which encompasses chemistry, botany, textile technology and fashion.

The second part is devoted to dye recipes and is a revision of the United States Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous Publication No. 230 "Home dyeing with natural dyes" by Margaret S. Furry and Bess M. Viemont.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 111-118.
"The second part, devoted to dye recipes, is a revision of the United States Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous publication no. 230: Home dyeing with natural dyes, by Margaret S. Furry and Bess M. Viemont ... issued in December 1935."