Your source for original artwork drawn from centuries of decorative arts.
Your source for original artwork drawn from centuries of decorative arts.
By appointment only, Archive visits are available exclusively to retailers, design teams, manufacturers, and creative professionals seeking original artwork for product development. Our clients span apparel, home furnishings, accessories, and hard goods—working across residential, commercial, and lifestyle categories.
The Baxter Mill Archive is a working design resource—home to one of the world’s most extensive collections of historic textile documents. Visits are reserved for the trade and offered by appointment, providing focused access to rare artifacts, expert curation, and tailored creative guidance.
To preserve the integrity of the collection and ensure a focused experience, the archive is not open to the general public.
Begin with a guided, by‑appointment tour of the Baxter Mill Archive. You’ll explore the breadth of the collection—from simple geometrics to rare Renaissance‑era documents—while gaining insight into the archive’s history, scope, and organization.
Begin with a guided, by‑appointment tour of the Baxter Mill Archive. You’ll explore the breadth of the collection—from simple geometrics to rare Renaissance‑era documents—while gaining insight into the archive’s history, scope, and organization.
Following your tour, meet one‑on‑one with our Chief Curator to begin building a custom selection tailored to your project. To ensure a meaningful session, we recommend sharing mood boards or inspiration imagery in advance so we can prepare relevant materials.
Half-day & Full-day Rates Apply
Once selections are made, licensed artwork is provided through a two‑year lease and includes a high‑resolution 300 dpi scan, granting flexibility to apply designs across your product line.
Fees vary depending on design complexity & rarity of archival document
Once selections are made, licensed artwork is provided through a two‑year lease and includes a high‑resolution 300 dpi scan, granting flexibility to apply designs across your product line.
Fees vary depending on design complexity & rarity of archival document
For projects requiring further refinement, our in‑house studio offers expert services including artwork restoration, repeat development, recoloring, and custom adaptation. All services are scoped through a detailed Statement of Work aligned to your brand’s vision and only available to customers working with archival documents.
An American textile legacy since 1887, featuring iconic brands and over a century of historic home and apparel design.
One of the world’s most important textile archives, spanning 300 years and 150,000+ fabrics from across global cultures.
A globally sourced archive of florals, geometrics, and vintage prints, bridging antique artistry with contemporary design.
A visionary archive blending apparel and home textiles, anticipating trends through rare discoveries and modern reinterpretation.
1887
1950s
1993
1990s
All visits are scheduled through the Baxter Mill Archive team and coordinated directly with our Chief Curator. After submitting your inquiry, you will receive a personal response to discuss availability, objectives, and next steps.
Baxter Mill Archive
220 W White St, Rock Hill, SC 29730
All Baxter Mill Archive products are printed-to-order at our family-owned South Carolina facility — part of a textile tradition spanning generations.
Our extensive archive offers time‑honored inspiration. Our collections are carefully curated to draw from the past and inspire what's next.
Our on-demand process produces less water and material waste compared to traditional manufacturing - free from harmful chemicals.
