J Whatman - 1940s Handmade. Creswick (cream), Double Elephant, 320gsm 210lb. Grade B

Handmade in the 1940s at the Springfield Mill 

Type: Drawing Paper

'Drawing Paper' referred to papers which were made for fine-art disciplines including drawing, printmaking and painting etc.

Typical uses include drawing, painting, printmaking. 

Shade: Creswick (off-white/cream)

Nominal Size: Double Elephant

Size (mm): 693 x 1040

Size: (inches): 27 1/4 x 41

Ream Weight: 210lb

Sheet Weight: 320gsm

Surface: Wove, BB Rough

Year: 1940s  

Handmade: Using linen and/or cotton rag, gelatine sized. 

There is nothing which compares to the quality of J Whatman handmade paper. The discipline required to consistently make the same sheet time and time again is apparent when you handle these papers. They are simply magnificent.