Squares, measuring tapes and various instruments - Peugeot Frères 1885 Catalogue

This reproduction displays a plate of various objects from the 1885 Peugeot Frères catalogue, including measuring instruments and household accessories. The engraving features cabinetmaker's squares, measuring tapes for engineers, as well as more unusual items such as asparagus knives or irons. Each object is depicted with the characteristic sharpness of 19th-century commercial catalogues, highlighting the versatility of the manufacturing production of the period.

The editorial context of this plate is that of the industrial expansion of Fils de Peugeot Frères, illustrating a vast range of products from precision tools to household utensils. The technical drawing favours legibility and a factual aspect, bearing witness to a desire for systematic documentation specific to the industrial era. This plate reflects the transition between traditional craftsmanship and mass production, where the aesthetics of the object are dictated by its primary function.

This antique illustration is particularly suitable for enthusiasts of the history of techniques and lovers of everyday objects from the past. It can be collected or used in decoration for its documentary character and balanced composition. The precision of the details offers an enriching insight into the diversity of accessories used by engineers and households at the end of the last century.