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Vintage 19th c. marbled paper, Spanish moiré on Turkish pattern
Vintage 19th c. marbled paper, Spanish moiré on Turkish pattern
TitleVintage 19th c. marbled paper, Spanish moiré on Turkish pattern
ArtistUnknown
Date19th century
Descriptive NotesWolfe and Miura: Spanish moiré on Turkish

This pattern is a variation of a (typical) Turkish where the addition of the Spanish effect alters the overall look of the Turkish element.

The pattern is created by first making an Turkish pattern. Then a paper which has been folded in half diagonally and vertically (or horizontally and vertically) is laid onto the bath, moving slightly from side to side to create the curvilinear, gradations typical of this pattern.

The primary color for this example is red.

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 TypeSpanish moiré
Secondary Pattern TypeTurkish
Spot
Stone
Agate
Stein
Achat
Caillouté Simple
Object TypePaper;Marbled paper
Physical Description21 x 13.5 cm.
ReferencesWolfe plate XXXIV 143-144
Muira pg 66
Digital CollectionDecorated and Decorative Paper Collection
Digital Image NumberDEP0202
RepositoryUniversity of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Division
Repository CollectionBook Arts Collection
Reference NumberM-vintage-mp373
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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