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Sample book

Sample Book
ca. 1910-1920 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rectangular volume with upper and lower boards of card with a colour print pasted on the upper cover. Contains samples of printed cotton textiles pasted on to stout paper.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSample book (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Textile, paper, card, paste, ink
Brief description
Sample book, Contains samples of printed cottons for the Indian market, Manchester, ca. 1910-1920
Physical description
Rectangular volume with upper and lower boards of card with a colour print pasted on the upper cover. Contains samples of printed cotton textiles pasted on to stout paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39cm
  • Edges ragged, so average dimension given width: 26cm
Dimensions are of the outer boards. Pages inside slightly smaller.
Production typeDesign
Production
Contains samples of printed cottons for the Indian market
Collection
Accession number
IS.6-2002

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Record createdFebruary 19, 2002
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