# International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Associations

> chamber, association

**Wikidata**: [Q106799222](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106799222)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/international-federation-of-master-cotton-spinners-and-manufacturers-associations

## Summary
The International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Associations was an international organization in the form of an association and chamber established in 1904, focused on the textile and clothing industry. Headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, it operated until its dissolution in 1954. Its official names included "International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Associations" and "Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen," with an alias "Internationaler Verband der Spinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen."

## Key Facts
- Instance of: association, international organization (organization established by treaty between governments), chamber, association
- Inception: 1904 (references: , : 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169)
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1954 (references: , : 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169)
- Country: United Kingdom (references: , : 2021-07-09, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : co/071169)
- Headquarters: Manchester (references: , : 2021-07-05, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : co/071169)
- Industry: textile and clothing industry (references: , : 2021-07-27, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : co/071169)
- Official name: "Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen" (references: , : 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169); "International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Associations" (references: )
- Aliases: Internationaler Verband der Spinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen
- GND ID: 19473-6
- PM20 folder ID: co/071169 (qualifiers: : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : 55, : 55)
- UIA Open Yearbook organization website ID: 1100064277
- Wikidata description: chamber, association
- Related: international organization [class] with sitelink_count: 92

## FAQs
**What was the full official name and any aliases of the International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Associations?**  
It held the official names "International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Associations" (referenced via ) and "Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen" (referenced via , : 2021-05-11,  match, : co/071169). An additional alias is "Internationaler Verband der Spinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen."

**When did the organization start and end its activities?**  
Founded in 1904 (referenced via , : 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169), it ceased operations with dissolution in 1954 (same references).

**Where was it based and what industry did it serve?**  
Headquarters located in Manchester (referenced via , : 2021-07-05, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : co/071169), associated with the United Kingdom (: 2021-07-09, same  variant). It operated in the textile and clothing industry (: 2021-07-27, same references).

**What classifications define this entity?**  
Classified as an association (referenced via , : 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169), international organization established by treaty between governments (with sitelink_count: 92), and described as a chamber and association in Wikidata.

**What identifiers link to external records for this organization?**  
GND ID: 19473-6; PM20 folder ID: co/071169 (with qualifiers : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : 55, : 55); UIA Open Yearbook organization website ID: 1100064277.

## Why It Matters
This federation represented a key hub for cotton spinners and manufacturers across borders, uniting national associations in the textile and clothing industry during a period of global trade expansion from 1904 to 1954. By functioning as an international organization potentially established by treaty between governments, it facilitated coordination among spinner and weaver groups, addressing challenges in cotton production and manufacturing amid early 20th-century economic shifts. Its Manchester base in the United Kingdom underscored the dominance of British textile leadership, influencing standards and advocacy for an industry vital to global commerce, while its dissolution in 1954 marked the end of a specialized era before broader post-war reorganizations.

## Notable For
- Operating as both a chamber and association in the textile sector for exactly 50 years (1904-1954).
- Dual official naming in English and German, reflecting international scope with precise translations like "Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen."
- Headquarters in Manchester, a historic textile epicenter, tying it directly to United Kingdom's industrial legacy.
- Classification as an international organization with treaty-like establishment, distinguished by 92 sitelinks indicating wide recognition.
- Unique PM20 archival coding (co/071169) with qualifiers : 55 and : 55, plus UIA ID 1100064277 for specialized historical tracking.

## Body
### Classifications and Instance Types
The entity exists as an association, with references to  (: 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169).  
It qualifies as an international organization, specifically the class of organizations established by treaty between governments, linked to sitelink_count: 92.  
Wikidata labels it explicitly as a chamber, association.

### Timeline and Duration
Inception occurred in 1904, sourced from  (: 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169).  
Dissolution took place in 1954, with identical references.

### Location and Headquarters
Country association: United Kingdom, referenced by  (: 2021-07-09, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : co/071169).  
Headquarters: Manchester, referenced by  (: 2021-07-05, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : co/071169).

### Industry Focus
Directly tied to the textile and clothing industry, referenced by  (: 2021-07-27, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : co/071169).

### Naming Conventions
Official names include:  
- "Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen" (, : 2021-05-11, : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen, : co/071169).  
- "International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Associations".  
Alias: Internationaler Verband der Spinner- und Weber-Vereinigungen.

### Identifiers and Archival References
- GND ID: 19473-6.  
- PM20 folder ID: co/071169, with qualifiers : Internationaler Verband der Baumwollspinner- und -Webervereinigung, : 55, : 55.  
- UIA Open Yearbook organization website ID: 1100064277.

## References

1. 20th Century Press Archives