New Bedford Institute of Technology - Fabricator Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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THE FABRICATOR 19 2 8 4 12J

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19 2 8 THE FABRICATOR CHEMISTRY, DYEING AND FINISHING DEPARTMENT IT was here that we joined in the pursuit of the elusive atom and learned whence came ninety percent of the noise, all the odors and the weird com- binations of colors with which the socks, obtained by fair means or foul from the Knitting Department, were dyed. We also struggled here with the mysteries of inorganic and organic chem- istry, qualitative and quantitative analysis, textile chemistry, dyeing and fin- ishing, more popularly known as wet wash. Mr. F. E. Busby, assisted by Mr. F. L. Weymouth, Mr. Abram Brooks and Mr. Broadfoot, proved to be very capable instructors in the above mentioned subjects. The department is well equipped and has two laboratories fitted up with all the apparatus necessary for analytical and experimental chemistry. The Finishing Department is equipped to handle the cloth as it comes from the loom and turn it out finished, ready to be put to the use intended for it. «f 11

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19 2 8 THE FABRICATOR THE WEAVING AND DESIGNING DEPARTMENT THE Weaving and Designing department trains the students to fill positions as designing, weaving and commission house executives. In the design room creative design work, advanced Jacquard designing, color, cloth analysis and structure are studied in detail. The Weave room affords the student opportunities for practical and theoretical knowledge of advanced power weaving of every description, includ- ing the preparation of warps for the loom. In this department the greatest assortment of looms in the world under one roof can be found. Work is carried on by the student on plain, box, dobby, leno, and Jacquard machines thereby enabling themselves to obtain a complete education in weaving and loom con- struction. Co-ordinating with the design room many elaborate patterns have been woven. Mr. Holt who has been with the school since its originating is head of the department. His unlimited knowledge of designing and willingness to impart it along with his untiring patience have produced hundreds of expert designers, many of whom are holding positions of great responsibility. Mr. Acomb in charge of the weave room along with his two able assistants Mr. Beardsworth and Mr. Moore, has kept this room up to date and is always ready to try out new ideas. Mr. Beardsworth ' s mill experience has proven an invaluable asset in helping students out of mechanical difficulties. Through the generosity of the various loom manufacturers and loom accessories companies the weave room has all the modern equipment necessary for such advanced study as carried on here. -4f 13 J|n-