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The Japan Paper Company in World War I – Sidney E. Berger
The JPC was a New York stationery business that purchased paper from Japanese manufacturers and sold it in the USA. It commenced operations in 1901, and this article describes an undated broadside advertisement, but almost certainly from late WWI, outlining its plans to continue trading given the unusual economic circumstances caused by the War. (The author is writing a book about the company and would welcome any further information.)
3 pages, 1 figure
The Legacy of Serge Pirard (1974-2024) – Katia Pirard
Serge Picard, a manufacturer of hand moulds, died unexpectedly in 2024. This item updates how the family hopes to continue his work.
1 page ,1 figure
Sandle Brothers, Wholesale, Export and Manufacturing Stationers – Peter Bower
Sandle Brothers were a major stationer’s firm, operating in Paternoster Row, next door to St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Starting in 1893, they expanded massively in just a few decades, but were put out of action in 1940 when their premises were bombed. The firm managed to recover briefly, but disappeared by 1947.
8.5 pages, 16 figures
Michelangelo: The Samaritan Drawing Enigma – Jane McAusland
This study covers the main technical and scientific findings before and after the conservation of the drawing depicting Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well, created by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). In particular, reference is made to two other drawings of similar composition and age, made by Nicolas Beatrizet and an unknown artist. The work gives an approximate date for the drawing of the unnamed artist, which is shown to predate that of Beatrizet.
8.5 pages, 8 figures
The NEWS
From Q116 The NEWS became an integral part of the journal, rather than an insert. This is The NEWS No.140. (Contains the article “Nash Mills machine plate” from Frogmore Mill.)
4 pages
New Fire Policy Entries from Sun Fire CD Series: Part 2 (1801-1805) – 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.
2.5 pages
The Croxley Mill Factory Railway – Michael Stanyon
This item details the development of railway facilities at Croxley Mill in Hertfordshire, and includes images of some of the old steam engines. This leads up to a recent purchase made by the author, of a steam locomotive plate from one of these engines, which he bought at auction, and has presented to the Apsley Paper Trail.
2.5 pages, 6 figures
Paper-Making at Dover: Description by a Mill Girl – R. Wilson
This fascinating piece is an award-winning essay from a female employee of Crabble Mill, near Dover, and describes a visit the lady and her colleagues made to the nearby Buckland Mill c.1922, where the pulp produced at Crabble Mill was made into paper.
2 pages
James Kenyon & Son, Limited – Anon
James Kenyon & Son produced felts for papermakers. This article, dating form 1924, gives a short biography of the company, and illustrates some of their production facilities.
3 pages, 5 figures
Identification of 13th-14th Century Chinese Handmade Paper Fibres Collected in Yuan Dynasty Paper Currencies – Xingxing Liu, Danjiancuo Yuan, Qiulin Han & Jiali Chen
The earliest currency notes were issued in China during the Tang dynasty (618-907), although the earliest extant notes are from the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). This article details scientific work undertaken to identify the fibre sources of this latter group.
5 pages, 4 figures
The Science Photo Library: A Wonderful Resource – Peter Bower
The SPL started in 1979 and it situated in London. Among its collection is a series of images about papermaking. Those shown in this article are from the 19th century, mainly from French publications.
5 pages, 9 Figures
