205 - Technology - Textile Industry - Crone, A. & Co. Sample book with 65 (instead of 70) fabric samples for apron printing. Coesfeld, ca. 1870. Leporello consisting of 9 cardboard sheets (including cover). 19.5 x 12 cm. Period linen binding with gold-embossed title on the cover (slightly bumped and worn).

Technology - Textile Industry - Crone, A. & Co. Sample book with 65 (instead of 70) fabric samples for apron printing. Coesfeld, ca. 1870. Leporello consisting of 9 cardboard sheets (including cover). 19.5 x 12 cm. Period linen binding with gold-embossed title on the cover (slightly bumped and worn). A rare example of the traditional Coesfeld weaving industry. The samples feature patterns of varying density consisting of vertical stripes in light blue, yellow, orange, ultramarine, and green on a dark blue to black background, each with a small, hand-labeled tag. - Five samples are missing; one is half-cut out; the backing cardboard is slightly stained. - Also included: 1. Same company? Sample book with 60 fabric swatches in blue print. No place of origin, circa 1870. Leporello consisting of 10 paper sheets, each printed on one side only. 23.5 x 12 cm. Blind-embossed cardboard binding of the period (scuffed). - With very similar labels, also hand-labeled. In good condition. - 2. Arn. Herren. Pouch with templates for perforated paper embroidery. Aachen, ca. 1900. 3 cardboard sheets printed on one side (including cover). Period linen clamshell binding with embossed company name (slightly bumped and worn).