Professional textile swatch book attributed to Bianchini, a major Lyon-based silk manufacturer renowned for its pivotal role in the history of French textile design. This book features a series of dyed fabric samples, organized in gradients of reds, browns, and intermediate shades, each hand-referenced for workshop use. These documents were used to define and validate the color palettes intended for textile production. Beyond its technical use, the collection today offers a strong graphic appeal, characteristic of industrial archives related to the world of silk and fashion.
✦ Provenance: Bianchini House, Lyon textile industry ✦ Estimated Period: Circa 1950 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 35.5 x 22 cm (closed) ✦ Material: Cardboard and fabric samples ✦ Condition: Good general condition, visible signs of use and stains, some marks related to workshop use. 6 swatches missing.
An ideal piece to enrich a decorative setting inspired by textile workshops and industrial design of the mid-20th century.
