Samuel Slater, The Father of American Manufacturers (Handkerchief) 1890

"Samuel Slater, The Father of American Manufacturers" is a printed cotton handkerchief created by the Cranston Print Works Company in 1890. The artwork features a central portrait of Samuel Slater, a prominent figure in the American Industrial Revolution, surrounded by four vignettes depicting significant mills that Slater helped establish. This handkerchief is an example of textile art, a medium used to commemorate historical figures and events. It is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago and measures 58.15 × 66.7 cm.