title: [Is Chevreul accountable for the backward state of synthetic dyes in France?].
abstract: Head of dying at the Manufacture des Gobelins, Chevreul presided over the French Council of Arts and Manufactures and took part in the selection committees of universal exhibitions. He was accused of lacking judgement against synthetic dyes. His correspondence with dyers shows other more determinant brakes as legislative and economic ones, against which scientist, without political power, could not act efficiently.
authors.forename: Josette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fournier
mesh_terms: D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000266:history*; D005602:France; D049672:History, 19th Century; D007221:Industry / Q000266:history
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents