Musées royaux des arts décoratifs de Bruxelles: catalogue d'étoffes anciennes et modernes

Published in the early 20th century, this catalogue serves as a scholarly record of the textile collections held by the Musées royaux des arts décoratifs in Brussels. Isabelle Errera, a dedicated researcher and philanthropist, meticulously compiled these volumes to organize and document a vast array of antique and modern fabrics, providing a systematic classification that was essential for textile historians and museum professionals of the era.

The design of the catalogue reflects the rigorous academic standards of Belgian museology during the turn of the century. Errera intended for the work to function as both a comprehensive inventory and a reference guide for decorative arts, prioritizing detailed descriptive analysis over visual ornamentation. Its reception was marked by appreciation from the international textile community, which relied on these volumes to study the evolution of weaving techniques and patterns preserved within the Brussels institution.