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The Papermaking Tradition of Central Asia: Part 1 – Introduction – Johan Solberg
Solberg’s Master’s thesis deals with the transfer of papermaking knowledge from China to the neighbouring region in the period 7-8th Century CE. Traditionally this has been ascribed to the taking of Chinese prisoners at the Battle of Samarkand, but Solberg’s detailed research suggests another more feasible explanation. This part (of a four-part serialisation) introduces the topic, and sets the scene for future instalments.
8 pages, 2 figures
A Visit to a Paper Mill
Warne’s Pleasure Book for Boys (1936) contains this outline of papermaking history, and description of the papermaking process, which is illustrated courtesy of John Dickinson’s Croxley Mill.
3 pages, 5 figures
“A Little Gift From Granny” Salvage Posters by Fougasse from World War 2 – Peter Bower
An illustrated description of some working drawings by cartoonist Fougasse, produced for wartime propaganda posters.
3½ pages, 6 figures
What is Goatskin Parchment? – Anon
A humorous description of how Wiggins Teape produced their well-known goatskin parchment grade.
½ page, 1 figure
BAPH 30th Anniversary Paper: A Special Making by Gangolf Ulbricht in Berlin – Peter Bower
To celebrate our thirtieth anniversary, BAPH doesn’t bake cakes or brew ales; we engage one of Europe’s top hand papermakers to produce some limited edition watermarked papers produced on our own BAPH mould. The papers are made using four special furnishes, and are designed to be a keepsake for paper historians. This article describes the production of these special papers.
4 pages, 7 figures
Paper Industry Review of 2018 – Anon
Our annual round up of mills or paper machines that have closed on the international scene, along with news on UK mills past and present, reported during 2018.
1 page, 2 tables
Paper: the proven medium for long term storage – Daven Chamberlain
A short ‘thought’ piece based upon the Future Library project, being undertaken in Norway, where eminent authors are asked to deposit original (unpublished) works, which will be stored securely until they can be printed in 2114 on paper produced from trees planted originally in 2014. (https://www.futurelibrary.no)
1 page
Paper Control during and after WWI – Anon
Paper was a commodity in short supply during WWI, and even after cessation of hostilities it remained rationed. This item combines three contemporary reports on the control of paper production, from 1916, 1918 and 1919.
3 pages, 2 figures
Employment of Disabled Servicemen post WWI – Anon
Following demobilisation from the armed services, servicemen were readmitted back to civilian occupations in the UK, many displacing women who during the wartime period had stepped up to fill the shoes of men who were away fighting. A number of those returning to work were disabled following wartime incidents. This item shows two items relating to St. Cuthbert’s mill (Somerset) on rehabilitation of injured wartime servicemen.
1 page, 2 figures
Lancashire’s Industrial Lead: Manchester School of Technology. Opening of a Paper Making Department – Anon
The Manchester School of Technology (later UMIST, and now University of Manchester) opened a Paper Making Department in 1902. This piece shows the building and describes some of the equipment contained therein, at the time of opening.
4 pages, 3 figures
Aignan-Thomas Desfriches (1715-1800) and his Papier a Tablette and a later Development of his Technique – Peter Bower
Desfriches was a French artist who developed a curious paper grade – Papier a Tablette – a prepared drawing paper which allowed artists to work in ink, and to erase their work. This article profiles the artist and his invention.
5½ pages, 9 figures
Trade Card of Abraham Price – Anon
Abraham Price was a Paper Hanging Manufacturer based in London, who died in 1756.
½ page, 1 figure
Blotting Paper – James Scott
James Scott was a microscopist, working in the Paper Industry just prior to and during WWI. He produced a number of articles based upon his study of paper using a microscope, including this one about lightly-beaten cotton fibres used to produce blottings.
2 pages, 3 figures
Book Reviews – Peter Bower & Daven Chamberlain
European Hand Papermaking: Traditions, Tools, and Techniques – Timothy D. Barrett
A highly detailed description of all aspects relating to European production of handmade papers, from the Mediaeval period onwards.
Leonardo da Vinci: A Closer Look – Alan Donnithorne
A detailed look at the techniques and materials used by the great Italian master to produce his wonderful drawings.
Augusto Zonghi Humanist Mathematician: Ancient Papers from Fabriano in the Era of the “sign” – Giancarlo Castagnari
Zonghi (1842-1916) amassed a huge collection of old watermarked papers which are of great importance to those researching European paper history. This book collates those relating to papers made by Fabriano.
The Design, Production and Reception of Eighteenth-Century Wallpaper in Britain – Clare Taylor
A book charting the rise of wallpaper using during the eighteenth century, how it altered with fashion was influenced by foreign trade, particularly with China and India.
Josef Halfer and The Revival of the Art of Marbling Paper – Richard J Wolfe (edited by Sidney E Berger)
Joseph Halfer was a manufacturer of marbled paper who working in the nineteenth century, some three centuries after the craft first appeared in Europe.
Lost Countries: Exotic Tales from an old Stamp Album –Stuart Laycock and Chris West
A fascinating tour of ‘lost’ countries and companies, who left their mark by issuing stamps, and that have since ceased to exist.
Ford Mill, Little Chart, Kent circa 1907 – Anon
Two drawings, based on photographs, taken from a series showing the mill in 1906.
1 page, 2 figures
Fifty Years’ Experience in Paper-Making – James Robertson
A couple of chapter summaries from a memoir produced by a papermaker from Lintzford (County Durham) on the subject of making colour printings and vegetable parchment papers.
1 page
The Wonders of Wood Pulp – Anon
An article from an American newspaper from 1896, listing some recent innovations derived from wood pulp which included car wheels, rails for railways, horse shoes and a host of other products which will surprise current-day consumers.
1 page
In Memoriam. Remembering Tom Bolton (1931-2018) – Daven Chamberlain
An obituary of one of our longest serving and best loved members, who joined BAPH after a long and successful career in the Paper Industry.
1½ pages, 2 figures
