| Dear Joan (et al), You might try Textiles in America by Florence M. Montgomery ISBN 0 393 01703 6. While there is no chapter heading specifically addressing selvages, selvage particulars are addressed for the many fabrics discussed in the book. The timespan is primarily colonial but includes domestic as well as imported fabrics in use at the time (1650 - 1870). Good luck with your search. Jane Hammond Textile Conservator Cleveland Heights, OH On Apr 6, 2007, at 11:52 AM, Joan Kiplinger wrote: Does anyone know a good book or article on the history of selvages? I am specifically trying to find out why some wools have a different color selvage than the fabric and why some cottons, silks and linens have varying widths of blue stripes in the selvage area. I think the stripes may have something to do with a code for manufacturer or mill origin. |