Lot 1635
La Porte Woolen Mills Sample Boxes 1926
Passed — did not sell at this auction
- Estimate
- $100–$150
About this lot
Origin: La Porte, Indiana, USA
Dimensions: Approx. 17 x 10.5 x 7″
Condition: Boxes are worn; fabric shows signs of aging.
Additional Information: This lot features a pair of vintage La Porte Woolen Mills fabric sample boxes from the Spring 1926 season. Established in 1864, La Porte Woolen Mills produced high-quality textiles that were marketed to tailors and clothiers throughout the United States. These green salesman sample boxes are filled with an assortment of fabric swatches in a variety of colors, weaves, and patterns, allowing customers to view and select materials for custom garments. Representing an important piece of early twentieth-century textile and tailoring history, the boxes illustrate the methods used by traveling salesmen and merchants to showcase seasonal fabric collections.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1635
- Category
- Home Decor › Textiles
- Estimate
- $100–$150
- Closed
- August 27, 2026
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