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Book, of paper samples made at Valleyfield Paper Mills, Penicuik, Midlothian

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000-100-044-634-C
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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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Online ID: 000-100-044-634-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1975.99
Date: 1859
Before 1859
Material: Leather-bound volume, paper. Inscription: Samples of Paper made at Valleyfield Paper Mills, A Cowan & Sons. 1859
Dimensions: 520 mm H x 360 mm W x 60 mm D
What: Bound volume / paper sample
Subject: 14. INDUSTRIES, Papermaking (Departmental Classification)
Who: A. Cowan and Sons, Valleyfield Paper Mills, Penicuik, Midlothian (Maker)
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Penicuik
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References:
  • Bruce, Lenman. An Economic History of Modern Scotland. London: Batsford 1977, P. 99-100. 
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