The Quarterly No. 21 – January 1997
Paper and Fine Printing – Philip Kerrigan
The importance of the choice of type, ink, paper and page design in the art of fine printing of books. Detailed descriptions of the materials, processes and techniques involved. Also covered is the
involvement of William Morris in the development of fine printing techniques.
6 pages, illustrated
Understanding Problems Associated with Lignin in Paper – J Stanley & D J Priest
An examination of the role of lignin in the physical deterioration of paper. Emphasis is placed on the lack of any real evidence that lignin alone is resonsible, and outlines are given of the current areas of research indicating how much is about lignin is not yet understood. Diagram of a computer
evaluation of a softwood lignin molecule.
6 pages, illustrated
A Sample Book from Basted Mill, Kent – Peter Bower
Short article detailing the sixteen sample artists papers in this sample book.
1 page, illustrated
British Papermills: Oakenclough Paper Mill (Excise Number 163) – Mike Malley
The history of the development of this Lancashire mill under the hand of John Jackson, who purchased it in 1826. The business he established was to carry his surname for 140 years and encompassed three
generations of his family. Details of production and developments up until the mid nineteenth century.
6 pages, illustrated, appendices
The Travel Diaries of Joshua Gilpin: Some Paper Mills in Hertfordshire, 1796 – A P Woolrich
Joshua's account of his visits to mills in Hertfordshire accompanied by William Hall, the millwright of Dartford. Comprehensive descriptions of the mills, machinery and processes he observed. He also toured southern England, but reported little of the paper industry, and eventually travelled through Wales to depart to Ireland.
5 pages, illustrated
British Watermarks: Dates in Watermarks – H Dagnall
A short account of the period between 1794 and 1811 when it was compulsory to include the year date in the watermark under the statute 34 Geo.III c.20.
1 page
The Vocabulary of Papermaking: Some Notes on the Term Silurian as Applied to Paper – Barry Watson
Derivation of the name and description of the manufacturing process of this paper type. The effects of WWII on supplies of the raw materials and extent of the uses of the paper are covered, as are modern developments and uses.
2 pages, illustrated
Book Reviews
IPH Congress Book, Volume 10, 1994. Papers of the 22nd International Congress of Paper Historians, Annonay, France, 2-8th September 1994. Edited by Peter F. Tschudin.
Catalogue of Watermarks in Italian Printed Maps c1540-1600. David Woodward.
The Quarterly No. 22 – April 1997
Calotype Papers and Richard Turner of Chafford Mills –Colin Osman Hon. FRPS
An account and history of the production of specialist papers for photographic purposes,
concentrating in particular on Chafford Mills in Kent. Details of the general production process are given along with developments influenced by photographers.
6 pages, illustrated, maps
A Royal Visit – anon
A postscript to the previous article, giving a description, from The Tunbridge Wells Visitor for 20th September 1834, of the visit to Chafford Mills by The Princess Victoria, three years before her accession to the throne.
1 page
The Travel diaries of Joshua Gilpin: Some Paper Mills in Ireland, 1796 – A P
Woolrich
Extracts from the diary of Joshua Gilpin's journey through Cork, the Lakes of Killarney, Clonmel, Kilkenny, Carlow, Kildare and Dublin. Details of his visits to printworks, wire works and
papermills, he gives good accounts of some of the processes he observed in his visits, with drawings of some of the works and machinery.
7pages, illustrated
A Further Note on Silurian Paper – Harry Dagnall
A follow up article to "The Vocabulary of Papermaking: Some Notes on the Term Silurian as Applied to Paper", in The Quarterly 21, January 1997, relating to the introduction of new inland postcards in 1894.
1 page
George Mandl 1923 – 1997 – Peter Bower & Richard L Hills
Obituary of George Mandl, papermaker, and an appreciation of his support for the history of papermaking in Britain.
2 pages, illustrated
British Papermills: Hurcott Paper Mill, An Inventory of its Contents in 1877 – Robin Clarke
A highly detailed inventory, for probate, of the contents of Hurcott Mill, Worcestershire, the effects of the late Thomas James, Esq. Listings are given room by room through the mill including the yard and paper stocks.
4 pages
British Watermarks: Early Brittanias – Peter Bower
The original watermark for Foolscap size paper was a Jester's head with cap and bells. This article investigates the change, in England during the eighteenth century, to the Brittania watermark. With detailed descriptions, sources and illustrations of seven variations. The Association's badge is based on a late eighteenth century version.
5 pages, illustrated
The Quarterly No. 23 – July 1997
Papermaking Moulds – Simon Barcham Green
A twentieth century papermakers perspective on European moulds which have changed little in a hundred years. The article describes the construction and use of moulds with a glossary of mould-related terms.
6 pages, illustrated
British Paper Mills: Oakenclough Paper Mill between 1845 and 1914, A True Family Concern – Mike Malley
The second part of the comprehensive history of this Lancashire mill (part one in The Quarterly, No 21 January 1997). Details of the changes and expansion under the hands of successive generations of the Jackson family, with appendices on production amounts, types of paper, and buildings on the mill site. There is also an appendix detailing the number of mills in operation countrywide from 1885 – 1914.
8 pages, plan
A New Development in Security Papermaking: The Luminus Banknote – Peter Bower
Since the beginning of banknotes and banknote paper manufacture the search has been on for The Inimitable Note, this is a short account of a new development in the field of security papers with a tipped in sample banknote. The article also provides some of the history on security markings in
general.
2 pages, illustrated, tipped-in sample
The Paper for Dr Witherings Book, An Arrangement of British Plants – Richard L Hills
A detailed account of the sourcing of the paper for the third edition (in four volumes) of this book. The author defines the relationship between Dr Withering and James Watt, and details the
correspondence between them over this matter.
2 pages
British Bibliography of Paper History and Watermark Studies No 4, 1996 – Norman Armes
A listing of publications and articles published in 1996 relating to paper studies, also addenda to Bibliography No 3, 1995 (see The Quarterly, No 19 July 1996).
2 pages
Book Reviews
Productivity and Performance in the Paper Industry: Labour, Capital and Technology in Britain and America, 1860-1914. Gary Bryan Magee.
From Rags to Roms: A History of Spicers 1796-1996. Ian Ormes
British Watermarks: An Introduction to Watermarks in Early Postage and Fiscal Stamps, 1840-1900 – Peter Bower
An initial study of seventeen watermarks found in paper used for printing stamps. Most watermarks have details of the producer and each has a listing of the values of stamp the paper was used for.
The Quarterly No. 24 – November 1997
The Role of Women in Papermaking: An Introduction – Jean Stirk
The main purpose of this article is to examine the role and status of women as proprietors, as owners or tenants, of paper mills, based on an initial survey of one hundred and fifty who have been located. Other roles of women in the industry are also examined. Also provided is a listing of the known 18th and 19th century women proprietors of paper mills.
8 pages, illustrated
British Papermills: Artist's Paintings of Mills – Peter Bower
A short article on the depiction of the British papermill by artists. Illustrated is a painting of an unknown mill by John Piper commisioned in the early 1960's, if anyone can help identify the mill please contact the editor.
2 pages, illustrated
Determination of Rosin in Sizing Liquors – Dr Adolf Scheufelen
This article first appeared in The Paper Trade Review, Vol. X, No 24, December 14th 1888, and sheds some interesting light on actual mill practice when dealing with the complexities of rosin sizing.
2 pages, illustrated
The Work of H-Dieter Pietsch: Exploring the Essence – Peter Bower
An exploration of the way in which the Wiltshire based artist Heinz-Dieter Pietsch has used paper
and pulp to produce works of art. Background information is provided, giving an insight into the inspirations behind the works.
4 pages, illustrated
Digital Imaging of Watermarks: A Practical Demonstration from Nantes ms. 521 (Fr.355) – Ian Christie-Miller
The account of the examination and dating of a copy of the second and final kabbalistic work of the French franciscan Jean Thenaud (d. 1542) destined for the royal collection of Francis I (1494 – 1547). The article demonstrates the use of digital imaging to enhance watermarks in an aid to identification.
3 pages, illustrated
Book Reviews
Historic Framing and Presentation of Watercolours, Drawings and Prints. Edited By Nancy Bell.
Off the Deckle Edge: A Papermaking Journey Through India. Neeta Premchand.
Produzione e uso delle carte in Europa (secoli XIII-XX). Edited by Giancarlo Castagnari.
Machines Papier: Innovation et transformations de L'industrie papetiere en France 1798-1860. Les Usines Arjo Wiggins au XIX Siecle. Louis André
La Seine-et-Marne: Berceau du Papier-Monnaie: Essai sur la manufacture de Courtalin, La papeterie du Marais et L'usine de Biercy. Alain Dailly.
Von der Mühle zur Fabrik: Die Geschichte der Papierherstellung in der württembergischen und badischen Frühindustrialisierung. Frieder Schmidt.
Papiergesschichte (n) Papierhistorische Beiträge Wolfgang Schlieder zum 70. Geburststag. Edited by Frieder Schmidt.
A Paper Mill's Pathetic Appeal – anon
An extract from The Methodist Magazine of June, 1808, showing the need for paper salvage at that period.
1 page
Japanese Papermaking – Washi – Sandra Grantham
A historical account of the development of hand-made paper in Japan with details of the procedures and materials used. The author examines the current trends in hand papermaking in Japan and utilises modern photographs to illustrate the traditional techniques.
4 pages, illustrated