A superb textile color chart dated 1906, containing 80 fabric swatches in a variety of shades, carefully mounted on card. The embossed brick-colored cover, adorned with a blank label, conceals a chromatic treasure: ranges of pinks, blues, purples, reds, greens, and beiges with evocative names (Reseda, Geranium, Champagne, Mulberry, etc.). A precious piece of fashion history, reflecting the trends and palettes in use during the early 20th century. Very good overall condition, with only one swatch slightly frayed. A rare decorative object, equally relevant for collectors and enthusiasts of textile design or costume design.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Era: 1906 ✦ Dimensions: closed 27 × 13.5 cm – open 54 × 27 cm ✦ Material: silky fabric glued onto heavy paper ✦ Contents: 80 samples (including 1 frayed sample) ✦ Condition: very good overall condition, slight wear to the binding
An iconic decorative object from early 20th-century textile fashion – ideal for a design studio, an antique haberdashery, or a sewing collection.
