Cloth casebindings have been in use since the 1820s and involve the cover being made independently from the textblock. The attachment of cover-to-textblock is adhesive-based where the spine lining flanges, sewing support slips, and pastedowns are adhered to the boards. The spine is not adhered to the case. Cloth coverings developed as a stronger-yet-economical alternative to paper-covered bindings. As the visual appeal and durability of cloth-covered bindings developed, the style became widely embraced for standard publisher's bindings by the mid-19th century.

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The cloth for this model was made with washed, unbleached muslin with Golden acrylics mixed with methylcellulose brushed on and dried. The cloth was then humidified and pressed with a Teflon-coated dye to emboss the pattern.

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This model was made during the Historical Book Structures Practicum, a month-long summer 2022 LACE workshop taught by Jeff Peachey.

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Key Features

• Making of textblock and covered case are a separate process

• Turn-ins are underneath spine flange

• Adhesive attachment