Old trimmings samples

Textile sample board featuring a varied selection of twisted cords in bright and contrasting colors - red, blue, black, white, and metallic threads - precisely arranged and fixed with wax. Each model is accompanied by detailed handwritten annotations mentioning references, compositions, and technical parameters, revealing a true working tool intended for a manufacturer or representative in passementerie. The whole is distinguished by the chromatic richness of some cords and the diversity of the twists, offering a strong visual balance between technical document and decorative support.

✦ Provenance: Germany
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 29.5 x 15.5 cm
✦ Material: Cardboard, textile and metallic threads, wax
✦ Condition: Good antique condition with wear to edges and small losses around the perimeter, visible handling marks and wear; samples generally well preserved.

Antique textile set with strong graphic contrast, interesting for the study of passementerie techniques as well as for a strong visual presentation in a collector's interior or a cabinet of curiosities.