Description
Exploring John Constable’s Choice and Use of Paper – Peter Bower
An article describing the papers used by one of England’s best-loved artists.
11 pages, 15 figures
Potters of Darwen: Their Development and Commercialisation of Wallpaper Manufacture 1832 to 1875 – Mike Malley
A description of this pioneering producer of wall-coverings, which details the early few decades of their origin, and in particular looks at the various mills they operated, and at some of the working conditions experienced by the employees.
7 pages, 3 figures and 2 tables
A Paper Cut from 1786 – Peter Bower
The Lord’s Prayer with a delicate and decorative, mesh-like background, housed in the V&A museum.
1 page, 1 figure
Update to the Paper Machines of T.J. Marshall & Co. – Tom Rodencal
An update on the author’s earlier article in Quarterly 114, which includes photographs and information on a miniature machine housed in the Malmundarium Museum in Malmedy, Belgium.
1 page, 2 figures
Paper as a Weed Killer – Anon
A piece dating from 1920, about the use of heavyweight paper made from spent sugar cane, being used in Hawaii to control weeds in … fields of sugar cane. An early example of the ‘circular economy’.
1 page, 2 figures
The NEWS
From Q116 The NEWS became an integral part of the journal, rather than an insert. This is The NEWS No.122.
4 pages, 3 figures
Paper Industry Review of 2020 – 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 2020.
1.5 pages, 2 tables
Correction to “The Paper Textiles of Tohoku, Northern Japan” – Eleanor Burkett
A clarification of the Chutaro family relationships stated in the author’s original article from Quarterly 116.
0.5 pages
In Memoriam: Jean Tsushima, FSA (1926-2020) – Peter Bower
The moving obituary of a long-standing and well-loved BAPH member.
3 pages, 3 figures
A Packet for the First Rizla Paper Made in the USA in 1881 – Anon
A printed packet of this well-known brand of cigarette papers.
0.25 pages, 1 figure
Another Very Early Photograph of an English Paper Mill – Peter Bower
A photograph of the locks and paper mill at Wansford, Northamptonshire, dating from 1853.
1 page, 1 figure
In Memoriam: Jack Lord (1945-2020) – David Lord
Another obituary of a long-standing member of BAPH.
2 pages, 2 figures
The Quarterly Index Nos 113-116 – Daven Chamberlain
The index for 2020 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.
7.5 pages
Samuel Jones & Co. Horse-Drawn Cart – Anon
A horse-drawn cart painted with an advertisement for Samuel Jones & Co, dating from just prior to the start of World War One.
0.5 pages, 1 figure
Letters to the Editor – Russell Jones in Cornwall – Glenys Crocker
A letter remembering a visit to Russell Jones in Cornwall in 2013.
Letters to the Editor – Sherlockian Theory – Brian Luker
A letter adding further opinions about Sherlock Holmes’ education, following on from the article in Quarterly 117.
Book Reviews – Peter Bower
Catalogue of a Collection of 352 17th– 19th Century Dutch Watermarks – Jelle Samshuijzen
I Segni Della Antiche Cartiere Fabrianesi (The Watermarks of the Ancient Paper Mills of Fabriano) – Livia Faggioni (Ed)
Cloth Paper – Anon
An article describing manufacture of an unusual paper from 1910, consisting of a paper/wool-fibre combination, which was used mainly for wrapping purposes.
0.5 pages
