Underwear for a New Century: German Cotton Sample Book, Winter 1913/14

[Underwear Fabric Sample Book] Baumwoll-Artikel für Unterkleidung. Winter-Saison 1913/14. [No place, publisher, or date, but Germany, c. 1913]. Large 8vo (30.5 × 17 cm). 12 pp., with 44 of 47 original mounted fabric samples (3 lacking). Original printed wrappers with decorative border and cameo silhouette. A rare surviving trade catalogue of cotton fabrics for underclothing for the 1913/14 winter season, showing a wide range of patterns and weaves, including stripes, checks, herringbone, plaids, and solids. Each mounted sample bears its Dessin (design) number and approximate width in centimeters, intended for retailers and tailors ordering stock. The samples are generally well-preserved, retaining good color and texture, though three are missing. With its Art Nouveau border decoration and typography, the booklet provides not only a tangible record of textile marketing but also a glimpse into period fashion and commercial design in Wilhelmine Germany. VG condition, wrappers lightly handled, interior samples bright and clean, three missing as noted. Inv. Bx1