The Fade-Ometer being examined by a Physical Chemist of the Textile Clothing and Footwear Division is employed to accelerate color fading. A direct current arc is employed to simulate sunlight equal in intensity to summer sunlight in Florida. The Fade-Ometer determines the resistance of dyed fabrics to fading under use conditions.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

The Fade-Ometer being examined by a Physical Chemist of the Textile Clothing and Footwear Division is employed to accelerate color fading. A direct current arc is employed to simulate sunlight equal in intensity to summer sunlight in Florida. The Fade-Ometer determines the resistance of dyed fabrics to fading under use conditions.

[ca. October 1954]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Machinery ... Large + Small

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