Fabric Sample Catalogue (6 results)

Two parts in one vol. Oblong folio (12.75 x 10.25 x 2 in.) [40 pp (unpaginated)] colour-printed on thick card stock, w/ graduated thumb tabs at right-hand fore-edge, in 3 ring binder as issued, w/ 310 fabric, vinyl & leather samples in assorted colours, and colour schemes; 46 paint & vinyl roof samples arranged in horizontal columns, w/ 5 mylar leaves showing outlines of the differen Chevy models to be overlaid in order to determine paint, hardtop, and convertible choices, separately spiral bound as issued facing the interior choices. Red, white & blue coloured vinyl ring binder, black lettering on front cover, still preserving original paper wrappings for closure, and factory sealed in the original Chevrolet mailing box, Fine copy. First edition, unopened and still factory sealed, of this rare Dealer's showroom sample catalogue for the 1975 Chevrolet passenger cars. These included the Corvette (first year with the special aluminum wheels), Impala, Caprice Classic, Bel Air, Monte Carlo, Malibu, Nova, Corvette, and the very popular Camaro LT Coupe, and Sport Coupe. The Camaros of that year were part of the second generation Super Hugger models first introduced in 1970. The 1975 LT came with new seat trim patterns as seen in this catalogue, and birds-eye maple replaced the Meridian grained walnut on the instrument panel, along with power locks, and a Rally Sport and the larger 350 cubic-inch V8 was available with a 4-Barrel Carb and 165 horsespower. The third generation Corvette, C3, was patterned after the Mako Shark II concept car, with enhanced colour choices specifically for the Corvette enthusiast buyers. Very scarce in the original condition, and factory shipping container.

Tall 8vo. 5.5 x 10.5 in. 36 pp. Numerous illustrations, 4 colour plates, 4 sepia-tinted plates, 64 wool, wool blend, canvas, linen, leather, cotton, and patterned fabrics, some treated w/ coating tipped-in (occasional offsetting from samples either surrounding the sample, or on facing leaves). Dark red printed softcovers, decoration & lettering in orange & blue (minor soiling, some creasing), still a VG- copy. First edition of this scarce salesman sample catalogue for men and women's Jazz Age raincoats and overcoats in the mid-1920s. The company was founded before World War I by Charles E. Comer (b. 1887), who quickly established the company as one of the largest manufacturers in Ohio of raincoats. The colour fashion plates are quite striking for the period, and offer invaluable historical reference for the styles and weight of raincoats sold during the Flapper Era. Comer produced rubber-lined coats, offered deals if you ordered two coats at once, and also offered Mackinaws, General Purpose coats, Rubber rain slickers, reversible coats, and even waterproof aprons for housewives. This catalogue notes that they had just completed their new 40,000 square foot and even offered waterproof luggage and garment bags. They were well known for advertising in labor magazines, trade magazines, and professional magazines constantly promoting their product and recruiting new salesmen. Worldcat locates only 1 copy (Vol. 166).

Oblong elephant folio. 20 x 12.5 x 5.5 in. 47 leaves w/ 628 fabric & trim samples tipped in on thick boards, acralon, Kanekalon, Nylon, Vectra Olefin, Rayon, Acrylic blends, cotton, cotton-rayon blends, Crushed velvets, Hobnail Velvets, Flocked Crushed Striae, Tufted, Tweeds, Plaids, and more. Brown cloth post-binder, white illustration & lettering on front cover, plastic white handle on spine, flap with snaps on fore-edge (some soiling to fore-edges, some wear to leaves, minor rubbing, very minor tide-mark to gutter margin of first couple leaves, light occasional foxing to fore-edges), still a VG- exemplar with samples in excellent condition. First edition, thus, of this stunning salesman sample catalogue for interior design which was intended by the Bishops Fabrics Manufacturing Company based out of Pennsylvania to supply high quality fabrics from Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, and domestic manufacture, in order to make every homemaker a decorator. This catalogue offers an astonishing array of colours, textures, and styles reflecting the explosion of vibrant and psychedelic designs which were used in sofas, beds, carpets, drapes, wallcoverings, and more during the 1960s. There is a significant section devoted to the richness of jewel tone fabrics reviving the art nouveau and excess decor common to the period. This sample catalogue illustrates how large, bold patterns in brightly coloured combinations with primary colours and geometric shapes were applied to bedspreads, curtains, cushions, wall coverings, and more. There are examples of imported brocades, multipurpose satin jacquard fabrics, patterned & loose woven textured cottons, antique satin cottons, Japanese Kanekalon fabrics -- many of them available in the vivid avocado, harvest gold, Persian blues, moss greens, pumpkin, brass, ruby red, bronze, coin gold, mango orange, and more which filled the 1960s interiors at the time. In addition, the first third of the catalogue is devoted to fire resistant, or fire retardant fabrics which began to be used heavily in interior design during the late 1950s and beyond. See: Nielson, Interior textiles: fabrics, application, and historic style; Resene, 1960s colours and styles, The Swinging Sixties.

4to. 9 x 11.25 in. 35, [1] pp., on thick card stock. With black & white illustrations, updated overlays & info sheets on some leaves, with 150 tipped-in vinyl, Cordaveen vinyl patterned cloth upholstery fabric sample swatches, & 15 paint chip samples for 1956 Buick model year. Blue-green flexible vinyl covers, plastic slide ring comb-binding, rounded corners, silver lettering front cover (some scuffing, minor rubbing to lettering, w/ minor loss, minor chipping to plastic comb binding at foot of spine), still VG- copy. First edition of this very scarce dealer's showroom upholstery & paint sample catalogue offering an invaluable visual and tactile guide to the 19 Buick models released that year, including Roadmaster, Riviera, Sedan, Estate Wagon, Convertible, Super Riviera Sedan, Special Convertible, Sedan, and others. The 1956 Buick models updated the 1955 model line continuing the "Dagmar" front bumpers drawn attributed to the iconic 1950's busty pin-up TV star, a Florentine rear window, and other design cues from Harley Earl's famous Motorama auto show concept cars. Worldcat locates 1 copy (Free Library Phil.).

4to. [20 pp (unpaginated).], including 4 pp. order blank with measuring instructions. With printed illustrations throughout in orange & black, 50 mounted fabric swatch samples of worsted wool, and worsted wool blends. Self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers in orange & black, Art Deco cover art & lettering, w/ "Easter" promotional label mounted at upper left front cover, dated March, 23, 1935 (minor creasing, shelfwear), still a VG copy. Early edition of this scarce and unusually complete sample catalogue for men and young men's suits featuring the Syracuse, Parkway, Collegian, Kenwood, Wall Street & Walton styles from Sears, Roebuck & Co. These special sample catalogues were issued as supplements to their famous catalogue which were issued in millions of copies even during the Great Depression. These catalogues were more expensive to produce and were intended to provide a reasonable alternative to the larger Men's suit purveyors such as J.L. Taylor, M. Born, and others. This catalogue provides invaluable illustrated historical reference for the colours, styles, and fabrics during the era of fashion influenced by the elegance and glamor of Hollywood films at the time. There is definite evidence of influence from the popular Film Noir films of the period. The men's suits showed a trend towards padded shoulders, suit lapels that were not as long, and an increased weight and drape to the clothes, as well as wider legs for the younger "fast" crowd. Worldcat locates only 1 copy (Ohio University).

Germany, ca. 1910. Oblong (12.5 x 20.0 cm). 40 textile samples. In plain limp brown boards. = A rare sample book with Jacquard twill, a twill specially made on a Jacquard machine: a weaving machine which can produce large and complex patterns, using various materials such as cotton, and silk. This process goes back to the French weaver and merchant Joseph-Marie Jacquard. Jacquard fabrics may also include brocade and damask enriched with gold and silver threads. With label R.B.U. Jacquard-Drell (25x), or R.B.U. Satin (15 x), and a product number. R.B.U. seems to be the firm name, but it has not yet been identified. One sample bears a colour-printed label for Indanthren, a trade name for a blue dye used for cotton, and naming its properties, Was[checht], Lichtecht, and Wetterecht (wash-, light-, and weatherproof). Small part of the label rubbed, otherwise very good. In all a rare, attractive item in a very good state.