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Bookbinding / Diderot
The interior of a French book binding establishment : preparing the leather, sewing the gatherings, making the boards, pressing the volumes. Date: circa 1760
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Media ID 14290155
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1760 Binding Boards Bookbinding Diderot Establishment Gatherings Leather Preparing Pressing Printing Sewing Volumes
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 15.2cm (9.3" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: The Art of Bookbinding in 18th-Century France as Depicted in Diderot's Encyclopédie" 2.. This evocative image offers a rare glimpse into the intricate world of 18th-century bookbinding in France, as documented in Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's influential encyclopedia, the Encyclopédie. The photograph, believed to have been taken circa 1760, captures the various stages of the bookbinding process, from the preparation of the leather to the pressing of the finished volumes. At the heart of the scene, a skilled craftsman carefully trims and prepares the leather, meticulously ensuring that each piece is of the highest quality. Nearby, another artisan sews together the gatherings, or sections, of the book, using a needle and thread to bind the pages securely. The process continues with the creation of the boards, which are made by gluing the leather onto wooden covers. Finally, the volumes are placed between the presses, where they are carefully pressed to ensure that the binding adheres evenly and the pages lie flat. This painstaking process, which required a great deal of skill and patience, ensured that each book produced was a work of art in its own right. This photograph provides a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of 18th-century communications and the artisanal craft of bookbinding. The intricate details of the scene, captured in this remarkable image, serve as a reminder of the rich history of the written word and the importance of the craftsmen who brought those words to life. 3. Keywords: bookbinding, Diderot, communications, printing, book, binding, circa 1760, interior, French establishment, preparing, leather, sewing, gatherings, making, boards, pressing, volumes, history, historical. 4.
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