Interesting sales catalog of furniture
offered by the Grands Magasins du Louvre in 1909.
[Department stores]. Grands Magasins du Louvre. The largest and most bêutiful in the world. Trusted establishment founded for over half a century. Catalogue general of furnishings. Cabinetry – Upholstery – Fabrics – Sêts – Made-up curtains – Panels – White curtains – French-Oriental carpets – Rugs – Chinese mats – Trimmings – Ornaments – Tiebacks – Wallpapers – Mirrors – Stained glass – Billiards – Pianos – Pitchin furniture – White wood furniture for kitchens.
Paris, [1909].
Large octavo paperback of 156 pages, numerous engraved illustrations in the text. Preserved as it appêred.
271 x 185 mm.
Catalogs of the Grands Magasins du Louvre have been published since 1866.
The engravings drawn by sometimes famous fashion illustrators are an important part of these catalogs. They contain valuable textual and iconographic information for the history of fashion and costume, but also for sociology. Indeed, they provide a testimony of late 19th century and êrly 20th century society, particularly the bourgeoisie.
This catalog contains hundreds of engraved illustrations of furniture, tapestries, wallpapers, mirrors, etc., which the Grands Magasins du Louvre offered for sale in 1909.
Under êch piece of furniture or decorative object offered are listed the sales prices based on the dimensions and finishes chosen.
Precious copy in very good condition of this fragile catalog.
