Workshop album featuring a curated selection of metallic cords and braids, affixed with red wax to handwritten cards. Each reference is numbered and precisely annotated (composition, weight, structure), testifying to its professional use in textile manufacturing or trade. The gold, silver, and copper hues, combined with the various twists and braids, offer a technical and aesthetic insight, typical of German passementerie catalogs from the late 19th century. The ensemble retains a strong visual presence while revealing the meticulousness of a period work tool.
✦ Provenance: Germany ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th / Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 36 x 32 cm ✦ Material: Paper, metallic threads ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of use, some soiling, slight oxidation, one sample missing, solid structure
An authentic piece combining textile savoir-faire and industrial aesthetics, ideal for enriching a decorative universe or a specialized collection in fiber arts.
