Grouts in the early years of the 20th century
Invoice heading from the early 1900s
Courtesy of Grouts
A display of Grout's scarves at the London warehouse in 1910
Courtesy of Grouts
Photograph of workers blokc printing scarves circa 1908
Courtesy of Grouts
View of the Long Room Weaving Shed circa 1897
Courtesy of Grouts
Photographs of some of Grout's wares and workers at the turn of the century
By John Layton
Grouts were suppliers of mourning crepe to Queen Victoria who, after the death of Price Albert, always wore crepe. Her favourite was Grout's fine figured crepe. The result of this was the 'Royal Appointment to the Queen' shown on the top of the Invoice shown here, from the early 1900s.
The second photograph shown here is of a display of Grout's scarves at the London Warehouse in 1910.
The third photograph shows workers block printing scarves circa 1908.
The fourth photograph is of the Long Room Weaving Shed circa 1897 - before the looms were driven by electric motors. (They were driven from overhead continuous belts as can be seen here).