A superb illustrated professional catalog published by Gellé Frères, perfumers, soap makers, and manufacturers of hairdressing supplies located at 6 Avenue de l'Opéra in Paris. This copy, dating from the 1910s, comprises 40 richly illustrated pages showcasing brushes, razors, scissors, washbasins, antiseptic devices, and barbershop signs in colorful typography. It reflects the graphic elegance of the Belle Époque, with precise drawings and typographic care typical of pre-war Parisian publishing. A rare testament to the refinement of the hairdressing and brush-making trades at the turn of the century.
✦ Provenance: Paris, Gellé Frères house ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910 ✦ Dimensions: 26 × 17.5 cm ✦ Contents: 40 pages (color plates of signs) ✦ Material: Printed paper, paperback binding ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, center double page detached from staples, interior clean
A reference piece for collectors of graphic arts, antique tools or the history of hairdressing.
