Antique Vintage Fabric Samples Swatches Ref Book 1800s Plate Photographs 2

Description: Welcome to our store for a truly remarkable piece of textile history! Up for sale is an Antique Fabric Sample book, meticulously crafted with plate photography in the late 1800s – early 1900s. This extraordinary artifact was originally made for the renowned company, Hansom Fabrics in Philadelphia, by H C Perlberg Publisher, as a record of the fabrics they produced. This resource serves as an invaluable tool for textile fabric designers in creating modern reproductions of antique fabrics. This book, known as "Modern Fabrics" is a rare find indeed. Measuring approximately 11” x 14” and weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces, it boasts 20+ photographic plates/pages showcasing over 150 exquisite fabric images, likely taken of cotton dressmaking fabric. (There are also several loose individual photos and partial pages. (See the final photo in this listing.) Despite its age, this book remains in excellent condition. While the pages bear the marks of time with dog-eared corners and slight tears along the edges, the integrity of the swatch images remains intact. Cover boards are thick cardboard. It's essential to view the pictures carefully to fully appreciate the beauty and significance of this textile treasure. The pages are loose and unbound, 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. Please see my other listing of Antique Fabric Swatch books.

Price: 695 USD

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

End Time: 2024-07-30T17:23:05.000Z

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