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Paper: structural analysis – Daven Chamberlain
Part one of a two-part article taken from a previously unpublished book chapter. This part covers modern high-end techniques that can be used to examine, quantify and differentiate the structure of different papers. Very few of these techniques have been applied so far to historical papers.
9.5 pages, 11 illustrations
Two Early 19th Century Views of Wiers Mill near Oxford- Peter Bower
Weirs Mil near Oxford was used as a paper manufactory until the late nineteenth century. This article describes two illustrations, dating from 1801 and 1835; it introduces the two artists (William Crotch and Edward William Cooke) and gives some background to the mill’s history.
3 pages, 4 illustrations
Hodgkinson’s Mill Roll of Honour- Anon
A part of our WWI series, this article illustrates a printed and hand-written ‘ roll of honour’ detailing the staff from Hodgkinson ‘s mill (in Somerset) who served during the Great War.
1 page, 1 illustration
Paul Sandby RA (1731-1809). The Walking Stationer. “Memorandum Books a Penny a Piece of the Poor Blind. God Bless You Pity the Blind”- Peter Bower
Paul Sand by published his Twelve London Cries done from the Life in 1760. They illustrate a number of street traders, including a blind walking stationer. The article gives a biography of the artist, and shows the image of the stationer as a watercolour sketch and a finished etching.
4.5 pages, 8 illustrations
Bust of Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810)- Peter Bower
Brief description about a bust of one of France’s great papermaking (and hot air ballooning) pioneers.
0.5 pages, 1 illustration
An Unusual Hymn Book- Mike-Stanyon
The author describes an unusual item from the Apsley Paper Trail archives; a book of church music made by a member of Frogmore Mill in 1830. The article covers both the item and its maker.
2 pages, 3 illustrations
Dartford in the Sixties – Colin Harris
Dartford Mill was operated by Wiggins Teape during the 1960s. The author worked there from 1959 until the late 1960s. He describes the set-up, and in particular his work on manufacturing certain grades that are no longer made- such as ‘ tabulating card’ which was used as an input medium for early computers, and Dyeline. Overall it gives a flavour of commercial papermaking from half a century ago.
4 pages, 4 illustrations
In Memoriam: Christopher Clarkson (1938-2017)- Peter Bower
Christopher Clarkson was a world authority on conservation of mediaeval manuscripts and early printed books. He was also one of the early members of BAPH. This obituary describes his life and achievements.
3 pages, 3 illustrations
What is this bit of paper?- Terry Wells
A description of a ream label from Carmarthen Mill (No.448) dating from 1824. The author analyses all of the information contained on the label, and describes what it allows us to discern about the mill.
2 pages, 1 illustration
British Bibliography of Paper History and Watermark Studies 24, 2016- Daven Chamberlain
Listing of articles concerned with papermaking history and paper conservation published in 2016.
7.5 pages, 142 items
Addendum to British Bibliography No.23, 2015 (see Quarterly 99)- Daven Chamberlain
1 item
Addendum to British Bibliography No.22, 2014 (see Quarterly 95)- Daven Chamberlain
1 item
The Quarterly Index Nos 97-100- Terry Wells
The index for 2016 is arranged in eight categories: Articles by author; Articles by title; Book reviews; General index; Illustrations; Papermakers; Paper mills; Watermarks. The Watermarks index is further divided into those that are illustrated and those that are mentioned in the text.
9 pages
