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From Archive to Aniline: 170 Years of Mauvine

July 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free
Photograph of a museum or archive display about mauve dye. In the foreground, a framed portrait of a bearded Victorian man stands beside a small glass bottle labelled “Mauveine,” with strands of deep purple yarn draped around the frame. Soft bundles of wool roving in shades of lilac and purple are arranged on a table. Bookshelves and archival storage materials are visible in the background. The display highlights the history of the synthetic purple dye mauveine and its impact on the textile industry.

Join us at the SDC Textile Collection celebrating 170 years since William Henry Perkin’s discovery of mauvine. Explore historic textiles, chemical innovation, and the birth of synthetic colour, with opportunities to view additional treasures from the archive alongside displays, stories, and expert insights on display.

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Venue

  • The SDC Textile Collection at the Society of Dyers and Colourists Perkin House Bradford BD1 2LU