3-102-253 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

To illustrate the beautiful results that follow the dyeing of cotton velvets: an exhibit by Messrs. J. and J. M. Worrall, 1909. 'The Art that Colours Life. This exhibit was designed to show the beautiful effects that can be obtained by the use of cotton velvets made in England and dyed by Messrs. J. and J. M. Worrall. At the Franco-British Exhibition last year one of the most striking displays was that of the Worrall fabrics, in a variety of wonderful and soft colours, from royal purple to the delicate silver-grey of a dove's plumage. The beautiful tones, the lovely sheen, and the exquisitely rich appearance of these velveteens made them indistinguishable by experts from silk velvets, while the grace of the folds into which they fall, and the refinement and distinction in use were shown in the gowns and costumes made out of these Worrall fabrics by leading London and Parisian modistes. Besides these qualities of appearance, the materials are durable in the highest degree, both as regards actual wear and use of the cloth itself, and also in respect to the absolute fastness of the dye, which is secured by the Worrall process, however delicate the colour; while the comparative smallness of cost is another large consideration'. From "Illustrated London News", 1909.