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This ongoing project is an effort to scan craft pattern publications that are in the public domain,
to preserve them, so we can keep our craft heritages in our hands. Most of these scans have been graphically
edited to make the images easier for craft workers to see, and to reduce file sizes. They are available,
for free, to anyone who wants them, for educational, personal, artistic and other creative uses.
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Avenarius, Tony
Historische, Theater - & fantasie - Costumes
sowie National-Trachten ausgefuhrt nach den Originalzeichnungen von Tony Avenarius
1870, Koln, Barurh & Comp
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Wonderful theater costume plates. Some national costumes as well.
Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.
Costumes Theatre |
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Workbasket Vol. 37 No. 9
June 1972
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Donated by Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media.
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22 Weaving Drafts
dated around 1780
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A small collection of weaving drafts, some with the specification, some with only the woven pattern.
From at least two different publications. The date of 1780 was mentioned by the seller.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Collection transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library, autumn 2018.
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Vlieger's Lei-teekenvoorbeelden 6
J. Vlieger, Amsterdam
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Small booklet, 16 pages of examples to draw on a blackboard. Volume 6, images of garden- and agricultural tools and vehicles.
The drawings were white on black; for the sake of clarity the colors have been reversed.
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, scans donated by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
Drawing |
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Vlieger's Lei-teekenvoorbeelden 5
J. Vlieger, Amsterdam
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Small booklet, 16 pages of examples to draw on a blackboard. Volume 5, simple pictures of table- and kitchenware, tools and furniture.
The drawings were white on black; for the sake of clarity the colors have been reversed.
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, scans donated by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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Sullivan, Mary Ida, Editor
The Workbasket and Home Arts Magazine
Vol. 33 No. 4, January 1968
Kansas City, Modern Handcraft, Inc.
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Crocheted flower pillow, edging, cardigan, Knitted Poncho, Beret and mittens, Toddler's ensemble, doily, sweater. Tatted edging. Articles on painted grapes, recipes and gardening. Possibly page 52 missing
From the collection of Orna Smith. Scanned by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Sandra Figg.
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Sullivan, Mary Ida, Editor
The Workbasket and Home Arts Magazine
Vol. 30 No. 5, February 1965
Kansas City, Modern Handcraft, Inc.
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Crocheted doily, pillbox hat, afghan, girl's cap, potholder napkin holder. Knit cardigan, man's sweater, girl's ensemble, ski mask, child's cardigan. Articles on planters and stenciling furniture, recipes and garden. Page 91-92 or 92-93 missing; probably an advertisement card.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Judith Adele.
Published by permission of F+W Media.
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Dickens, Charles. illustrator: Fraser, F.A.
Great Expectations
London, Chapman & Hall, 1876 [completed 1861]
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Illustrations from the Household Edition of the Charles Dickens’ novel, excellent for theater and costume research. Great Expectations is set early to mid 19th century.
Scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Judith Adele
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Niedling (publ)
Kirchliche Decorationsmalereien
im Romanischen und Gotischen style. Wand-und Deckendecorationen, Rundbogenfullungen, Saulenverzierungen, Rosetten, Friese, Borduren, Teppichmuster nach alten Vorblidern. Herausgegeben von A. Niedling, Architekt. 24 Tafeln in Farbendruck. Berlin, C. Claesen & Cie.
Berlin, C. Claesen & Cie.
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Folder with 24 plates of examples of decorative painting in churches.
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum to be scanned, 2017-05-03. Edited by Judith Adele.
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Tillotson, John and Clara
The Workbasket Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit
Vol II, March No. 6 [1936?]
Kansas City, Modern Handcraft, Inc.
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Crochet: Pineapple Centerpiece, Crocheted Shopping Bag. Hemstitching.
Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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(Mon Ouvrage)
Broderies Liturgiques
Collection “Mon ouvrage”
Paris, Editions de Montsouris, [c.1930?]
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Large size softcover collection of fabric patterns, lace, embroidery and crochet patterns for liturgical vestments and alter cloths.
Scans provided by Rijksmuseum, edited by Judith Adele
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The Art Amateur
Devoted to Art in the Household, Vol 43, No. 3, August 1900
New York, J.W. Van Oost, 1900
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Large foldout templates for wood carving, embroidery. Articles on art collecting, pen, crayon and charcoal drawing, painting on glass, metal working, ceramic painting, plaster casting, metal etching.
Scans donated by Rijksmuseum, edited by Judith Adele. From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library.
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Petit Echo 27 Decembre 1903
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French bi-weekly magazine, dedicated to embroidery and lacemaking.
Scans donated by Peter Ketels, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
Alphabet Embroidery Lace Battenberg Lace Whitework |
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Rice, Roma Jean
The Workbasket
Apr-May 1992, No. 4 Vol 57
Kansas City, KC Publishing, Inc.
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Crocheted open work top, curtain and valance. Knitted cable sweater and pullover. Tatted lace and doily. Stitched photo frame, switchplate, oven mitt and shelf trim. Quilled plaque. Recipes and gardening.
Magazine donated by Orna Smith, scanned by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Sandra Figg. Published by permission of F+W Media.
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Rice, Roma Jean
The Workbasket
Feb-Mar 1992, No. 3 Vol. 57
Kansas City, KC Publishing, Inc.
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Knitted sweater and vest. Crocheted rug, pillow, afghan. Tatted horseshoe lace, scarf/earrings. Stitched Bargello jewelry, cross stitch sachet bags. Braided bolo ties, string dolls. Beans and bird watching.
Magazine donated by Orna Smith, scanned by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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Le Vetement
Conseils Pratiques sur Le Choix et L'Entretien de nos Habits accompangee d'une histoire instructuve du corset.
Bale, Librairie Polyglotte, 1900
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A small book detailing healthy garments for ladies, gentlemen and young children, with a bit of anatomy explaining why corsets are bad for one's health and that they should therefore be abolished. Some notes on washing and removing spots.
Scans donated by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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The Workbasket Vol. 23 No. 1
[Kansas City]
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Crochet, tatting, recipes, gardening advice.
Magazine donated by Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited slightly by Sytske Wijnsma.
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