Dye the Rainbow

Explore the ways that 19th century housewives brought color into their lives and learn about historic dyeing processes with the Littleton Museum's Interpretive Volunteer, Angela Weeden.
Sources for “Dye the Rainbow” Video:
Chase, A. W. “Coloring Department.” in Dr. Chase’s Recipes, 343-351 . Ann Arbor, 1864. n2t.net/ark:/8...
Ellet, E. F. “Common Simple Dyes.” in The Practical Housekeeper, 579-581. New York: Stringer and Townsend, 1857. n2t.net/ark:/8...
Haserick, E. C. The Secrets of the Art of Dyeing Wool, Cotton, and Linen. Cambridge: Welch, Bigelow, and Company, 1869. www.google.com...
Savage, W. The Winchester fancy needlework instructor and manual of the fashionable and elegant accomplishment of knitting and crochet. London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1847. archive.org/de...
Schoff, S. S. and B. S. Caswell, M.D., eds. “On Dyeing.” in The People’s Own Book of Recipes, 289-302. Kenosha: Schoff and Winegar, 1867. www.google.com...
Storke, E. G., ed. “Dyeing.” in The Family and Householder’s Guide, 83-85. Auburn: The Auburn Publishing Company, 1859. www.google.com...
Webster, A. L. “Common Dyes.” in The Improved Housewife, 189-193. Boston: Phillips, Samson, and Company, 1855. www.google.com...
*Resources compiled by Andrea Wilhelm, Historic Interpreter, Littleton Museum