Aniline Collection

Workshop for blues (engraving)
5230538 Workshop for blues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workshop for blues)

August Wilhelm Hofmann (1818-1892), German organic chemist. Through his work on coal-tar derivatives, in 1858 obtained aniline dye magenta or fuschine

Nikolai Zinin, Russian chemist
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zinin (1812-1880), Russian chemist. Zinin worked in the area of organic chemistry, and is remembered for his role in identifying the chemical aminobenzene (aniline)

Aniline molecule. Molecular model of aniline (C6H5NH2), also known as aminobenzene or phenylamine. In the model, carbon atoms are black, hydrogen are white and nitrogen is blue

Dye / Aniline Blue
The manufacture of aniline blue dye

Dye / Aniline Red
The manufacture of aniline red dye

Evening Wear 1860
White silk ball dress with 3 skirts of tulle looped up with blue daisies; Magenta moire & black lace evening dress with bodice & skirt in one. N.B girls low cut corsage & sash

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Discover the captivating history of Aniline, the organic compound that revolutionized the world of color. Sir William Henry Perkin's serendipitous discovery Purple in 1856, depicted in his oil painting (1906), paved the way for the creation of a myriad of dyes. In the workshop for blues, engravings showcase the meticulous process of producing Aniline Blue and Aniline Red. Fast forward to the 1930s, the Aniline molecule graced the pages of the Army and Navy Stores Catalogue (1939-40), showcasing its versatility in various applications. German organic chemist August Wilhelm Hofmann's groundbreaking work on coal-tar in the mid-19th century laid the foundation for Aniline's synthesis. Russian chemist Nikolai Zinin further advanced our understanding of this compound. From the elegant evening wear of the 1860s, adorned with Aniline Dyes, to the vibrant textiles of today, Aniline continues to captivate and inspire.