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Late 17th-Century Italian Binding

Wooden boards, alum-tawed pig, endbands sewn in parchment off book, handmade clasps

Wooden Boards Model
Corner view
Wooden Boards Model
Corner view
Wooden Boards Model
Spine view
Wooden Boards Model
Foreedge view
Wooden Boards Model
Endband
Wooden Boards Model
Clasp
Wooden Boards Model
Strap with nails
Wooden Boards Model
Tooling detail
Wooden Boards Model
Model and original

Construction

Wooden Boards Model
Abbreviated sewing
Wooden Boards Model
Toning endband thread
Wooden Boards Model
Sewing endband in parchment
Wooden Boards Model
Planing wooden boards
Wooden Boards Model
Cutting clasps with jewler's saw

Wooden Boards Model
Drilled, chiseled boards

Wooden Boards Model
Inserting pegs to secure cords
Wooden Boards Model
Boards shaped to mirror textblock
Wooden Boards Model
Attaching boards
Wooden Boards Model
Boards prepared for straps
Wooden Boards Model
Clasp hook
Wooden Boards Model
Covering in alum-tawed pig

 

 
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