Dr H La Rue wrote:
> Does anyone know where I could find out when nylon (or synthetic) fishing
> line was first produced, or when it was first used?  I know that Nylon
> dates from 1938 and nylons (ladies stockings) from 1939 but what about the
> use of nylon in cable form?
>         Hope someone out there might have a clue for me or the name, and
> address, of someone who might know.

Believe it or not, there'll be an exhibit on the history of nylon right here
in Philadelphia opening early October '97 @ Chemical Heritage Foundation...
I'm sending you info on how to contact the curator under separate cover...

Ray
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