NEW PUBLICATIONS N-NK004 Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine – The Palm Pattern Handpainted square embroidery pattern on grey paper. Nine colors, no indication which colors were intended to be wool and which Filoselle, probably the yellow and white colors judging from similar embroideries. Beading would also be great for accents. The pattern is symmetrical, but shown complete. […]
Tag Archives: berlin woolwork
2023-08-01 New Publications: Fancy Work, Jenny Brooks catalog 1913, Davis sewing machine, EDM narrow border
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-LP003 Two pages of A Manual of Fancy Work A single sheet, containing two pages of A Manual of Fancy Work, but no other indication given as to date and publisher. Page 2 concerns Luster and Kensington Painting, page 3 The Art of Kensington Embroidery and the Colors of the Different Flowers: a […]
2023-07-31 New Publications: The Knapsack Bag, ladies headdresses and decorations, Turkish embroideries
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-NK003 Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine – The Knapsack Bag Handpainted Berlin woolwork pattern for a travelling bag, in purple, cyan, pink and magenta, on grey cardboard. Scanned by Nettie Kraaij, edited and charted by Sytske Wijnsma. D-YS225 Victoria 1875 – Seven headdresses Single sheet with seven illustrations of headdresses, hair decorations, and hats. Two […]
2023-07-26 New Publications: A sock, a sampler, and a small embroidery pattern
NEW PUBLICATIONS M-YS005 Just A Sock Knitting and darning sampler Five views of a small cotton sock. The sock was knitted and then darned and over-embroidered with various stitches. No sign of wear. Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Sock transferred to Textile Research Center 2022. M-TH009 Calla Lily Small printed pattern of a single […]
2023-06-24 New Publications: Four pieces of embroidery in three patterns
NEW PUBLICATIONS C-YS658 Moniteur des Dames et des Demoiselles – Basket and coaster Single sheet, litho, two patterns and an illustration. Dated January 1856. 7 colors used, printing a bit sloppy. First pattern is part of basket edge, can be repeated to make the basket as wide as required. The illustration shows such a basket. […]
2023-06-19 New Publications: Assisi embroidery, a Berlin woolwork butterfly and sewing lessons for children
NEW PUBLICATIONS N-NK002 L. Vannini – Lavoro Assisano No. 2 Oblong stapled softcover booklet. Cover, four text pages, 12 plates. Voided embroidery aka Assisi embroidery, small motifs, border designs and corner designs for tablecloths, towels and similar linens. Except for the patterns nearly identical to No. 1 of the same title. Scans donated by Nettie […]
2023-06-11 New Publications: Every Lady Her Own Shoemaking and two Berlin patterns
NEW PUBLICATIONS M-HL001 A Lady – Every Lady her own Shoemaker Small hardbound book, 39 numbered pages, 5 pages of advertisements, 6 fold-out plates with patterns. The motto is “Every lady ought to know how to make every article of clothing that she wears”. Scans donated by The Hagley Museum and Library, edited by Sytske […]
2023-05-08 New Publication: Moniteur des Dames & des Demoiselles – Swirls, flowers and ribbon
Due to technical problems, this post has been a bit delayed – my apologies! NEW PUBLICATION C-YS656 Moniteur des Dames et des Demoiselles – Corner design with yellow swirls and red flowers, border design with blue ribbon Single sheet, handpainted Berlin woolwork pattern. Supplement to the Moniteur des Dames et Demoiselles issue of March 1857. […]
2023-05-04 New Publication: Sajou – Album Tapisserie No. 301
NEW PUBLICATION D-YS060 Sajou – Album Tapisserie No. 301 Small leporello with eight numbered tapestry patterns, mostly floral, one of a bird. The patterns are shown as embroidered in half stitches. Scans donated by Tamara Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. FUNDRAISING We are currently not actively soliciting donations. If you would like to help us, […]
2023-04-22 New Publication: Journal des Jeunes Personnes – Prayer chair top Jesus IHS
NEW PUBLICATION L-PC005 Journal des Jeunes Personnes – Prayer chair top Jesus IHS Single sheet, litho, dated 1er Septembre 1865. Chair top in kidney shape, central text Jesus in a crown of thorns, flanked with IHS in cartouches and surrounded with a blue/black border. Image donated by ebay seller planete-collections, edited and charted by Sytske […]