Trim sample board, 19th century

Textile sample board featuring a varied composition of cords, threads, and braids in gold, silver, and dyed metallic fibers, affixed with red wax to a handwritten cardboard backing. The ensemble is distinguished by the presence of flat braided trims, wider and textured, contrasting with fine cords and simple threads, providing superior visual and technical richness. The detailed handwritten annotations, numbered references, and manufacturing indications attest to professional use in a trimmings workshop, likely for presenting or ordering models.

✦ Provenance: Germany
✦ Estimated period: Late 19th - early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 32 x 18 cm
✦ Material: Cardboard, metallic textile threads, wax
✦ Condition: Good antique condition with foxing, signs of handling and wear; complete, structured, and very decorative ensemble

A particularly expressive antique textile card, ideal for haberdashery collections, wall decoration, or integration into a cabinet of curiosities or decorative arts setting.