Japanese textile sample book, 1840 - 1900
Scope and Contents
Begins with one page of Japanese calligraphy which has been translated as "Collection of samples of thick striped cloths which is called 'Ome-jima';" or "Collection of samples of thick striped 'Ome-jima'." This is followed by 15 pages of approximately 350 textile fabric samples.
Dates
- Creation: 1840 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Full Extent
1 Volumes (16 pages) ; 43 cm
Language of Materials
Japanese
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from Winterthur Museum textile study collection, November 1965.
Physical Description
Bound in paper and sewn through; housed in custom-made box.
Repository Details
Part of the Winterthur Library Repository