Sparterie – Starý Ehrenberk Wickerwork

Sparterie – Starý Ehrenberk [Wickerwork / Basketry – Starý Ehrenberk]. Starý Ehrenberk [Staré Křečany], n.d. [ca. 1930s]. Oblong 11 × 19 cm. String-bound sample book. 12 mounted woven-material samples plus 1 additional sample bound in at rear. Original printed wrappers. Very good condition.

Unusual trade catalogue and sample book issued by the Sparterie works at Starý Ehrenberk (Alt Ehrenberg), presenting a range of woven splint, wicker, reed, or basketry materials. Each plate consists of a sample demonstrating a different weave, density, finish, or colour, including natural and black-dyed examples.