Important seven-fold accordion book featuring a rich collection of wavy braids and decorative trimmings, carefully affixed with red wax on handwritten pages. Each sample is numbered and accompanied by detailed technical descriptions, indicating advanced professional use, likely related to textile production or marketing. The variety of patterns - undulations, twists, metallic or two-tone effects - perfectly illustrates the decorative expertise of the late 19th century, with a strong graphic and ornamental dimension.
✦ Provenance: Germany ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 32 x 17 x 3 cm (closed) ✦ Material: Paper, textile (twisted threads and braids), wax ✦ Condition: Good general condition, wear on corners and edges, marked signs of use on some pages, some samples slightly worn, overall stable and complete
A spectacular textile archive piece due to its format and density, ideal for specialized collections, curiosity cabinets, or decorative staging around textile arts and industrial heritage.
