19th century passementerie card - polychrome cords

Textile sample card organized into distinct sections, showcasing a coherent range of twisted cords, from simple designs to more contrasting compositions blending green, red, black, and metallic threads. The handwritten annotations, particularly dense on this card, indicate advanced technical use with details on composition, references, and variations. The overall presentation is methodical and almost industrial, yet maintains genuine aesthetic quality through variations in twisting and carefully controlled color interplay.

✦ Origin: Germany
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 29.5 x 15.5 cm
✦ Material: Cardboard, textile threads, metallic threads, wax
✦ Condition: Good overall condition with wear to the edges of the backing; samples firmly in place, some signs of use.

An antique textile support with a strong technical character, interesting for both the study of manufacturing processes and for a simple and authentic decorative display.