Rare Vintage Japanese Fabric Sample Album – Calcutta Import Collection

A beautifully preserved vintage fabric sample album featuring original imported textile swatches with elegant early-era packaging and artwork. Marked “Calcutta – Made in Japan”, this rare collectible represents a fascinating blend of vintage textile merchandising, export history, and decorative ephemera.

The cover showcases classic old-world typography and portrait detailing, while the interior contains finely mounted miniature fabric samples with delicate grid patterns and authentic period presentation. One of the pages also features a charming vintage printed illustration label, adding even more collectible character and visual appeal.

Pieces like these were often used by textile traders, import houses, or fabric representatives to showcase imported Japanese cloth and pattern collections during the early-mid 20th century era.

Highlights:

Rare vintage Japanese textile sample album

Marked “Calcutta – Made in Japan”

Original mounted fabric swatches inside

Beautiful antique printed artwork and typography

Authentic vintage merchant/sample presentation book

Decorative collectible paper ephemera piece

Rich aged patina and original wear

Excellent display and conversation collectible

Perfect For:

Vintage paper collectors

Textile & fashion history collectors

Antique décor styling

Ephemera collectors

Japanese export memorabilia collectors

Coffee table and display collections

Condition:

Original vintage condition with visible age wear, paper loss, edge wear, discoloration, and handling marks consistent with authentic old collectible sample albums. These natural imperfections enhance its originality and antique charm.