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Davison, a Surrey Firm of Cardboard, Drawing and Paste Board Makers in the 20th Century– Jacob Simon
This article outlines the history of an important late Victorian stationers, that operated manufacturing premises in Hackbridge, Surrey, and sold their wares in Soho. The London site was bombed in 1940, after which they recovered and continued to trade until 1978, when they were acquired by Letraset.
7 pages, 9 figures
The Forger’s Curse: The Case of Eric Hebborn (1934-1996) – Peter Bower
Eric Hebborn was a British forger, who achieved a certain amount of success in his chosen field, particularly in the 1970s. But he had a major failing; the desire for recognition; not a good business decision for a forger. This article gives a short biography, and outlines some of the mistakes Hebborn made, particularly regarding his choices of paper substrates.
12 pages, 34 images
Countess Wear Mill, Exeter– Gill McLean
This article relates to one of the more important Exeter mills. It gives a potted history of the manufactory, including the story of a large model of the site, made by an apprentice c.1870s, and which had been lost for many years. After it was found, and restored, it was donated to Topsham Museum where has been on display.
3 pages, 4 figures
The NEWS
From Q116 The NEWS became an integral part of the journal, rather than an insert. This is The NEWS No.139. (Contains an article “Wartime Activities of the John Dickinson Mills” from Frogmore Mill.)
4 pages
New Fire Policy Entries from Sun Fire CD Series: Part 3 (1806-1810) – Daven Chamberlain
The author produced a book (BAPH Studies in Paper History Vol.IX) on fire policies that relate to paper mills and makers. This new series of articles concentrates on one series of Sun Fire Insurance Company policy books, and extends the work published to date with a list of new policies never before reported.
3 pages
Memories of Bramford Paper Mill – As recorded by Miss Edith Hurry
Memories of the daughter / grand-daughter of men who ran this important Suffolk paper mill, including why it closed.
2 pages, 1 figure
Celebrating the world of German Paper in 1927 – Peter Bower
Between 1922 and 1929 the city of Dresden held a series of Annual Exhibitions, reviewing and celebrating various areas of German Industry and 1927 was the turn of the German Paper Industry.
1 page, 2 figures
A Peep into a Straw Paper Mill – Anon
Report of a visit around a mill in Tovil, Kent, in the 1850s. It describes the use of straw as a raw material, its bleaching and processing on a paper machine to make a reel of paper.
1 page
Paper Making in the Old Days: Recollections by Mr. J. H. Riddle – Anon
Reported recollections about changes in papermaking technology and social history between around 1860 and 1931, as observed by a papermaker named J.H. Riddle. It includes his experience of producing banknotes.
1.5 pages
A Reel of Esparto – E.S.G.3
A very short poem about the process of transforming a reel of esparto printing into a gummed product.
0.5 pages
Development and Evolution of Papermaking in Ancient China based on the Uses and Forms of Paper – Xiaohui Y
This article is an exploration of the paper types and fibre sources used to make Chinese papers over the last millennium. The wide variety of uses and functions determine the performance needs and tendencies of paper, resulting in significant differences in the appearance, texture, production process, and raw material selection of paper across different periods.
6 pages, 6 Figures
Book Review – Peter Bower
“Letterlocking: The Hidden History of the Letter” by Jana Dambrogio and Daniel Starza Smith.
British Bibliography of Paper Conservation, Paper History and Watermark Studies No 32, 2024 –Daven Chamberlain
Listing of articles concerned with papermaking history and paper conservation published in 2024. Also, additions to listing of articles concerned with papermaking history and paper conservation published in 2023.
5 pages
