Sample book

Unknownearly 19th century

Hard covered, accordion-folded portfolio of about 175 trimming samples, many priced in French.

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Title: Sample book
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: early 19th century
Type: Sample book
Rights: Gift of John G. Neeser
Medium: Medium: paper, cardboard, silk, metal-wrapped silk cord, metal foil Technique: warp-float face with supplementary warp and weft patterning
Viewing Notes: Multiple Choice: From Sample to ProductCourt costume was reintroduced in France under Napoleon, and this sample book of elaborate trimmings shows the influence of military costume on formal fashion during the First Empire (1804-14). Metallic trims and heavy braids were seen as an affirmation of power and expression of official style, both for clothing and interiors.
Exhibitions: New York: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, "Multiple Choice: From Sample to Product," Nov. 9, 2007 through Sept. 11, 2008.
Dimensions: H x W x D (closed): 29.5 x 17.1 x 3.5 cm (11 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 1 3/8 in.)

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