Description: Up for sale is an Antique Fabric Sample book, meticulously crafted in the late 1800s – early 1900s. This extraordinary artifact was originally made and bound by renowned Spanish publisher Virgili y Terre, as a record of the fabrics produced. This resource serves as an invaluable tool for textile fabric designers in creating modern reproductions of antique fabrics. This book, known as "Frontera Y Puig," is a rare find indeed. Measuring approximately 25.5cm x 12.5cm and weighing 1.45kg, it boasts 100 pages showcasing over 390 exquisite fabric images, likely of 100% cotton dressmaking fabric. Despite its age, this book remains in excellent condition. While the pages bear slight age marks of time with marks along the cover corners, the integrity of the swatch images remains beautifully intact. Cover boards are thick cardboard and the title is beautifully embossed. It's essential to view the pictures carefully to fully appreciate the beauty and significance of this textile treasure. The pages are all firmly intact in a gatefold style presentation, adding to the authentic charm of this historical piece. In the words of one admirer, "The photographs don't do this book justice, it's WONDERFUL ~ A most interesting textile document." Don't miss your chance to own this captivating slice of history. Buy now and add a unique and fascinating piece to your collection! Additionally, this book would serve as a wonderful reference document for textile fabric designers.
Price: 350 AUD
Location: Lismore
End Time: 2024-11-11T03:10:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 43.73 AUD
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Pattern: Multi Designs
Theme: Antique Fabric Designs
Material: Cotton
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
Colour: Multicoloured
