Sample board - Polychrome cords and metallic threads

Textile sample board featuring a rich array of braided cords in varied shades - red, gold, green, ecru, and silver - combining textile threads and metallic elements. Each reference is fixed with wax and accompanied by precise handwritten annotations, revealing a professional working document intended for presentation or model selection. The ensemble stands out for its more vibrant color palette than technical boards, suggesting decorative uses - furnishings, uniforms, or accessories - and attests to the expertise of Central European passementerie workshops at the turn of the century.

✦ Provenance: Germany
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 29.5 x 15.5 cm
✦ Material: Cardboard, textile threads, metallic threads, wax
✦ Condition: Good antique condition with wear on the edges of the support, foxing, and traces of use; samples well preserved.

An old textile document with a strong visual presence thanks to its contrasting colors, ideal for a haberdashery collection, a display in a cabinet of curiosities, or an original wall decoration.