DMC Pearl Cotton Color Chart / Color Card

Original card published by Dollfus-Mieg & Cie , Mulhouse-Belfort-Paris, showing an extract from the DMC general color chart for shiny cottons .
Each shade is made up of real strands of thread hand-mounted on sturdy cardboard, with numbered references. This type of card was used by haberdasheries, embroiderers, and sewing workshops to choose the shades of pearl cotton for embroidery.
In excellent condition, with fresh and unfaded colors, a slight patina on the original cardboard, and no missing pieces or stains. Dimensions: 22 × 14.5 cm.

✦ Origin: France (Mulhouse-Belfort-Paris)
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930–1940
✦ Dimensions: 22 × 14.5 cm
✦ Material: Cotton threads mounted on printed cardboard
✦ Condition: Excellent overall condition, colors well preserved, corners crisp, back clean

An elegant testament to the history of French textiles and haberdashery – perfect for decorative framing or collecting antique color charts.