LibGuides: History of Dyes and Dyeing: Perkin's Mauve
Perkin, center, examines test dyeing of silk taffeta with mauve aniline dye. Perkin's father stands to his left, admiring the fabric. In the foreground, on the table is a small bottle of bronze crystals, which produce mauve dye when dissolved in very hot water. Also on the table, dye jigs used at the time for dyeing small amounts of fabric.