A true collector’s treasure, the 1961 American Fabrics No. 53 Summer Catalog presents an in-depth look at the global textile industry during a transformative era. This issue not only showcases rare fabric folios and educational reprints but also comes in its original box, adding exceptional value for vintage collectors, designers, and textile historians.
Item Condition:
The catalog is in good condition and includes the original box it was shipped in. The item shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive. Please refer to the images for condition details. All items come with a plastic protective covering for safe storage and display.
Highlights and Featured Folios:
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AF Folio of Authentic India Madras
49 carefully selected samples of imported India Madras cloth
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AF Folio of Authentic British Regimental & Club Colors
55 silk samples identified by Regimental or Club name
Price: $8.00 -
AF Folio of Classic Batik & Indonesian Designs
Price: $2.00-
With 15 authentic Java Batik swatches: $6.00
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AF Handbook of Paisleys
A historical exploration of the paisley motif
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Colors of India
A vibrant chart featuring trending hues from Indian textiles
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Index to American Fabrics (Issues 1–42)
Essential for collectors and researchers
Price: $2.00 -
The Silk Book – The World of Silk
Industry developments with a notable Dali cover
Price: $1.00 -
The Silk Chart
“Life of the Silkworm from Mulberry Leaf to Raw Silk”
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Designers Notebook of 16 Print Designs
Price: $0.50
Special Features on Color Theory and Innovation:
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Color Planning for Industry by Howard Ketcham
Explores the origin, psychology, and physiological effects of color
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The Logic & Magic of Color
8-page reprint from Cooper Union Museum Exhibit
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The Expanding World of Color
A modern take on color psychology and symbolism
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Whither Man Made Fibers?
A provocative 4-page article on the rise and global future of synthetics
Price: $1.00
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The 1961 American Fabrics No. 53 Summer Catalog is a rare and thoughtful exploration of design, fabric innovation, and cultural influence. With its original box and detailed folios, this edition is a unique and valuable addition to any serious textile collection.
AF Folio of Authentic India Madras
49 carefully selected examples of imported India Madras cloth
$5.00
AF Folio of Authentic British Regimental & Club Colors
55 especially selected silk samples, each identified by Regimental or Club name
$8.00
AF Folio of Classic Batik & Indonesian Designs
$2.00
Above Portfolio with 15 Authentic Java Batik Swatches
$6.00
AF Handbook of Paisleys
Story of an important design element and how it developed
$2.00
Colors of India
Chart of the exotic colors of India making fashion news today
$1.00
Index to American Fabrics – Issues 1–42
$2.00
The Silk Book – The World of Silk
Stressing latest developments in the silk industry (with Dali cover)
$1.00
The Silk Chart
Beautifully colored “Life of the Silkworm from Mulberry Leaf to Raw Silk”
$1.00
Designers Notebook of 16 Print Designs
$0.50
Color Planning for Industry by Howard Ketcham
Gives the reader a clear understanding of what color is, what it does, where it came from, and how it affects our physiological process
$0.95
The Logic & Magic of Color
8-page reprint explaining color selection and its importance
$1.00
The Expanding World of Color
8-page reprint discussing modern psychology and symbolic use of color
$1.00
Whither Man Made Fibers?
A provocative and informative 4-page article on synthetic fibers and their global future impact
$1.00