Salesman's sample book

Salesman's sample book

TitleSalesman's sample book
Date1784 18th century
MediumMedium: marbleized paper, cardboard, cotton, linen Technique: plain weave, twill weaves, float weaves (damask), supplementary weft pile (velveteen); 108 examples are block-printed
Classificationsample books
OriginManchester, England Manchester
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase through gift of Mrs. Samuel W. Bridgham
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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