The Secret Life of Watermarks

Paper has a hidden life within its fibres: that of watermarks. Designed using wires attached to the chainlines of the papermold, you may find images of everyday object, domestic animals, the fantastic and a whole range of letters and coats of arms. Watermarks are one of the earliest forms of branding. It just goes to show that our forefathers were very inventive, and that not much today is really new. This book is intended as a guide for the novice and a reference for the researcher.