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Book, of paper samples made at Valleyfield Paper Mills, Penicuik, Midlothian
This leather-bound book, dated 1859, contains paper samples made by A. Cowan & Sons at Valleyfield Paper Mills at Penicuik in Midlothian.
Leather-bound volume of paper samples made at Valleyfield Paper Mills by A. Cowan and Sons before 1859
The paper-making industry was concentrated in Midlothian to meet the demands of the Edinburgh printers. Businesses, banks, law courts, the university and publishers all created a large demand for paper.
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000-100-044-634-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland T.1975.99 |
Date: |
1859 Before 1859
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Leather-bound volume, paper. Inscription: Samples of Paper made at Valleyfield Paper Mills, A Cowan & Sons. 1859
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Dimensions: |
520 mm H x 360 mm W x 60 mm D
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Bound volume / paper sample
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Subject: |
14. INDUSTRIES, Papermaking (Departmental Classification)
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Who: |
A. Cowan and Sons, Valleyfield Paper Mills, Penicuik, Midlothian (Maker)
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Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Penicuik
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- Bruce, Lenman. An Economic History of Modern Scotland. London: Batsford 1977, P. 99-100.
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