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

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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: 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
  Bound volume / paper sample
  
• 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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