An old haberdashery board featuring a coherent series of fine cords and decorative braids, affixed with wax to a hand-annotated cardboard backing. The rigorous organization and handwritten technical notes indicate professional use, likely in a textile workshop or by a manufacturer. The threads, often mixed with metallic fibers, offer a subtle palette of gold, silver, and copper tones, characteristic of late 19th-century productions.
✦ Provenance: Germany ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 30 x 15.5 cm ✦ Material: Twisted textile threads, metallic fibers, cardboard backing ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of use, light soiling and oxidation of threads, original wax fixings preserved
An antique textile support with strong decorative value, perfect for enhancing a cabinet of curiosities display or a collection of workshop materials.
