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 decription of stitches, and a list of colors of flowers, ferns, grasses, etc.
Original is severely browned, and the page numbering is strange, usually 2 and 3 wouldn’t be a single sheet.
From the collection of Luann Pfost, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
N-LP002 Jenny Brooks Company – Original Designs for Embroidery and Cross-Stitch Patterns 1913
Small catalog of patterns, items to be embroidered and the necessary materials. Some illustrations, a few in color.
From the collection of Luann Pfost, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
N-LP001 Davis Sewing Machine Co. – The Advance
Sewing machine manual for the Davis “Advance” sewing machine. 24 pages not including covers. Back cover missing. Description of various versions of the sewing machine, from simple walnut table to table with drop leaf and six drawers. Description of sewing feet peculiar to this machine, testimonials from users and a page about how this machine never needs a holiday and never is sick.
From the collection of Luann Pfost, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
C-YS214 Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine – Curtain or Table-Cover Border
Single sheet, printed pattern. Narrow border in six colors, cross- or flower diamond pattern on a dark background with small blue crosses.
Scan donated, edited and charted by Sytske Wijnsma.