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 Project description \| View all records in project
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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