The ‘1867’ Book; The ‘95’ Book
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: c1860-1900
Dimensions:
600 × 430 mm (60 × 43 cm)
Medium: Card, paper, ink
Object number: B.2019.107.M
DescriptionScrew-post bound book with remounted 65 nineteenth century printed cotton samples
First 5 pages verso and recto with ‘A 1867’ labels, 6th page recto marked ‘detached pieces’ with more samples.
6th page verso mounted with original written inscriptions in French with sample locations
Next 6 pages with 78 nineteenth century printed cotton samples recto and verso, labelled with consecutive numbers and ‘95’. Final page has manufacturer’s names: Rondeaux, Lantz Frères and Scheurer Lauth
First 5 pages verso and recto with ‘A 1867’ labels, 6th page recto marked ‘detached pieces’ with more samples.
6th page verso mounted with original written inscriptions in French with sample locations
Next 6 pages with 78 nineteenth century printed cotton samples recto and verso, labelled with consecutive numbers and ‘95’. Final page has manufacturer’s names: Rondeaux, Lantz Frères and Scheurer Lauth