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Vintage 19th c. marbled paper, Antique straight pattern
Vintage 19th c. marbled paper, Antique straight pattern
TitleVintage 19th c. marbled paper, Antique straight pattern
ArtistUnknown
Date19th century
Descriptive NotesWolfe: Antique straight
Miura: Not listed

Historically Wolfe suggests that the Antique straight is a pattern seen at least as early as the 17th century.

This pattern is very similar to and could be mistaken for a Zebra pattern. Wolfe's explanation of how both are created distinguishes between the two mostly by their final step. The Zebra having less finely sized drops of color than one would see in an Antique straight.

This pattern is created by first completing a Feather pattern. Then, a shower of fine (usually white) color dots would be sprinkled over the entire bath.

The primary colors for this example are red, blue, yellow and white.

Collection NotesThe flat sample from which this photo was scanned is a salvaged endsheet. There is no record of the original item from which these endsheets were taken. Information regarding creation dates has therefore been estimated (using Wolfe), typically by century.
Paper Process/MediumSurface application papers -- Marbled papers
Prominent Pattern TypeAntique Straight
Object TypePaper;Marbled paper
Physical Description18 x 11.5 cm.
ReferencesWolfe plate XXXVI 164
Digital CollectionDecorated and Decorative Paper Collection
Digital Image NumberDEP0053
RepositoryUniversity of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Division
Repository CollectionBook Arts Collection
Reference NumberM-vintage-mp316
Digital Reproduction InformationScanned from an original sample using a Microtek Scanmaker 9600XL at between 550-600 ppi, saved in TIFF, resized, and imported to JPEG 2000.
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