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COMMEMORATING the foundation, fifty years ago, of the Society of Dyers and Colourists, a jubilee issue of the Society's Journal has recently been pubjished. Of the twenty-two articles which it contains, some are reviews of the advances which have been achieved during that time, and others deal chiefly with the present state of knowledge in various departments of the science and art of dyeing. A foreword is contributed by Prof. G. T. Morgan who, as an active worker in dye chemistry and as president of the oldest chemical society in the world, refers to the rise of the British colour industry and to the means whereby Parliament has safeguarded its growth. Mr. J. Huebner contributes an interesting account of the early history of dyeing, and Mr. A. H. Brewin sketches the history of the Worshipful Company of Dyers, London. Prof. A. G. Green discusses landmarks in the evolution of the dyestuff industry during the past half-century, and Dr. H. Levinstein contributes some pertinent observations on British patent laws. Articles on the constitution of cellulose by Prof. W. N. Haworth, on substitution in the benzene nucleus by Prof. R. Robinson, and on the relation between the constitution and substantivity of dyes by Prof. P. Ruggli serve as a reminder, should any be necessary, of the close dependence of a successful chemical industry on researches in “pure” chemistry. Among the other articles, no less interesting because of a technical character, are accounts of progress in various dyeing, cleaning, bleaching and finishing operations applied to textiles, furs and leather, and a review of the chemistry and technology of rubber and synthetic resins. The price of the special issue is 25s., but members of the Society may purchase one copy at a privilege price.
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Jubilee of the Society of Dyers and Colourists. Nature 133, 903–904 (1934). https://doi.org/10.1038/133903c0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/133903c0