1956 Quadriga Cloth E&W Brands Textile Sample Sheet, Mid-Century Archive

An original Fall 1956 Quadriga Cloth textile sample sheet by E&W Brands, featuring four bold mid-century modern graphic colorways with stylized floral motifs arranged in rhythmic vertical bands. This rare archival presentation sheet was produced for the American interiors and fashion trade to showcase new seasonal fabric designs. Each swatch retains its original pinked edges and is mounted to the labeled presentation page with:Printed order numbers (2131 B–E) “Exclusive Needleized Finish” designation American Institute of Laundering certification mark The compositions embody the optimistic graphic language of the 1950s, with saturated palette pairings — turquoise and espresso, citron and charcoal, lacquer red and pale grey, navy and chartreuse — punctuated by crisp white floral forms. Today, these sample sheets are highly sought after by:Interior designersTextile collectorsMid-century modern specialistsFashion and design archives They function equally as design documents and ready-