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Portfolio with samples of Japanese textiles
Description:
Portfolio with 50 samples of Japanese textiles
Place of fabrication:
Japan (textiles); Album probably French
Date Period:
Textiles: 16th - 19th century; album: 2oth century
Materials:
Textiles: silk, metal thread; portfolio: cardboard, paper
Technique:
Textiles: printing, weaving
Dimensions:
Each textile sample circa 11 x 18; album: 31 x 27 x 4
Condition:
Textiles: good: album: dirty, paper with high acidity, degradation, staining, darkening adhesive
Notes:
This type of portfolio was often put together by antique dealers in France and elsewhere during the 1920s
Provenance:
By purchase