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Polka dot print on cotton flannel. Unknown manufacturer. October 1914.

Polka dot print on cotton flannel. Unknown manufacturer. October 1914.

Satin and twill dandelions & polka dots. May 3, 1888. Unknown manufacturer.

Satin and twill dandelions & polka dots. May 3, 1888. Unknown manufacturer.

Saturn & polka dot print on cotton. Schwabe & Son. October 7th, 1884.

Saturn & polka dot print on cotton. Schwabe & Son. October 7th, 1884.

Dot print on silk.  France.  1891. 

Dot print on silk.  France.  1891. 

Floral and polka dot print on cotton. 1883. Cocheco Manufacturing Co.

Floral and polka dot print on cotton. 1883. Cocheco Manufacturing Co.

Geometric floral print on cotton.  1906.

Geometric floral print on cotton.  1906.

Polka dot and plaid floral print.  John L. Kennedy & Co.  England.  December, 14 1883.

Polka dot and plaid floral print.  John L. Kennedy & Co.  England.  December, 14 1883.

Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. 1906.

Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. 1906.

Onondaga Mills woven sample. Easton, PA. Mid-20th century

Onondaga Mills woven sample. Easton, PA. Mid-20th century

Geometric print on cotton. 1906.

Geometric print on cotton. 1906.

Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. May 7, 1890.

Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. May 7, 1890.

Onondaga Mills woven sample. Easton, PA. Mid-20th century.

Onondaga Mills woven sample. Easton, PA. Mid-20th century.

Floral print on cotton.  Early 20th century.

Floral print on cotton.  Early 20th century.

French silk print. 1891. Manufacturer unknown. 

French silk print. 1891. Manufacturer unknown. 

Polka dot print on cotton. February 1901. Manchester, England. 

Polka dot print on cotton. February 1901. Manchester, England.