Charming three-panel color chart displaying a selection of twisted threads, combining colorful silks and metallic threads, carefully affixed with wax to a cardboard backing and accompanied by precise handwritten annotations. The set highlights a rich palette (blues, reds, greens, golds, silvers) and variations in twist characteristic of late 19th-century passementerie production. Less dense than some larger albums, this compact format nevertheless attests to a real working tool, probably intended for a sales representative or a workshop, with clear readability of references and uses.
✦ Provenance: Germany ✦ Estimated Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 29.5 x 15.5 cm (closed) - 3 panels ✦ Material: Paper, textile and metallic threads (silk, cotton, brass), cardboard ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of use, light foxing, coherent and complete set
Ideal format for collectors or decorators, offering a beautiful interpretation of antique textile harmonies and an aesthetically pleasing display that is easily exhibited.
