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The Practical mechanic's journal record of the Great Exhibition, 1862.

Book
1862 (published)
Place of origin
England (published)

iv, 607 pages, [31] leaves of plates : illustrations (some color)
Includes index.
"Robert Mallet, general editor."--p. 1.
Engraved title-page; two columns to the page.
Errata slips pasted in.
Four pages of advertisements at rear.
One plate has colour fabric samples pasted on.
Library's copy rebound in 1963 in black buckram (library binding).
Bibliography: "Synoptical index": p. [593]-607.

Object details

Categories
National Art Library
British Galleries
Books
Object type
Book
TitleThe Practical mechanic's journal record of the Great Exhibition, 1862.
Materials and techniques
Paper
Ink
Fabric
Printing
Dyeing
Weaving
Brief description
The Practical mechanic's journal record of the Great Exhibition, 1862.
Physical description
iv, 607 pages, [31] leaves of plates : illustrations (some color)
Includes index.
"Robert Mallet, general editor."--p. 1.
Engraved title-page; two columns to the page.
Errata slips pasted in.
Four pages of advertisements at rear.
One plate has colour fabric samples pasted on.
Library's copy rebound in 1963 in black buckram (library binding).
Bibliography: "Synoptical index": p. [593]-607.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29cm
Gallery label
(15/03/2018)
FABRIC SAMPLES from The Practical Mechanic's Journal 1862

This page of fabric samples shows the range of vivid colours that were displayed as innovations at the London International Exhibition of 1862. Their brightness and intensity were made possible by using new chemical dyes. Such colours rapidly became very fashionable.

Engraved plate with fabric samples
Samples using dyes by Simpson, Maule & Nicholson and Perkin & Sons
Published in London and Glasgow
National Art Library no. 38041800485963
Other number
A.14.17 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
National Art Library
Library number
38041800485963

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Record createdJanuary 23, 2018
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1428118/the-practical-mechanics-journal-record-book/
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