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Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Alphabet de la Brodeuse,

Lettres, Chiffres, Monogrammes et Ornements à points comptés suivis d'une série de modèles avec calques pour Broderie de blanc.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1890], 149 pgs.

Cross-stitch, charted embroidery - alphabets, borders, medallions, monograms, naval and heraldic, hunting , winter scenes, white work monograms.

Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele.

6-DA003

D

6

whitework

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

DA

France
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Filet square from an Army-Navy tablecloth

A single filet square, geometric border around a rose. From an Army-Navy tablecloth, filet squares in a chessboard pattern, the other squares embroidered in whitework in a similar pattern. Chart only.

Charted by Sytske Wijnsma.

B-EB001

F

I8310

Embroidery

Filet

Rose

whitework

XX

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Sajou

Dessins de Broderie

Album No. 612

Paris, G. Lefevre & Cabin Fils, [c.1895], 24 plates

Freehand designs for whitework surface embroidery and cutwork edgings. Elaborate floral ornamened alphabets in three sizes, with matching borders and scalloped edgings.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

B-YS025

S

BC18

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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N. Alexandre & Cie., ed.

Manuel de Marques & Broderies

No. 165

Maison Alexandre

Charted monochrome alphabets, and freehand drawn alphabets for monogram use. Assorted sizes, from small to large in many styles. Some small ornaments (crowns, barnyard animals, steamship), also some numbers. Charts suitable for cross-stitch and other graph-dependent styles. Freeform suitable for whitework or other surface embroidery.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma, not charted yet.

B-YS064

A

F405

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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Album d'Alphabets et de Monogrammes No.2

Contient 63 alphabets-plus de 800 monogrammes & noms en grandeur d'éxécution

Edition du "Petit Echo de la Mode"

Multiple large and small alphabets for single letter monograms. Includes freehand designs for surface embroidery and cutwork, many in classic 1920s style diamond lozenge format. Also includes several very large and large charted individual letter monograms, plus charted borders, spot motifs, and coronets.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele

B-YS078

P

G210

Alphabet

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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N. Alexandre & Cie., ed.

Alphabets Varies

No. 97

Paris, N. Alexandre et Cie, [c.1880], 16 pgs

Eleven line drawn alphabets on 16 pages, some gothic, some lovely florals. Intended for whitework and surface embroidery.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

B-YS092

A

I831c

Alphabet

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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J. Sonrel

Alphabets

Album contenant des Modeles d'Alphabets classiques et modernes et de Monogrammes pour la Lingerie et le Linge de Maison

J.Sonrel, Paris, 1961.

32 pages of initials for whitework and surface embroidery. Stitch direction is indicated for the larger alphabets. Also includes some popular names, and one particularly large and splendid alphabet ornamented with grapes and vine leaves.

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library 2018-11-02.

B-YS098

S

I799

Alphabet

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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J. Sonrel

Initiales

Monogrammes Classiques et Modernes pour la Lingerie et le Linge de Maison

J. Sonrel, Paris

32 pages of initials, in the style of the 20s, for whitework embroidery on underwear and table linens.

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library 2018-11-02.

B-YS099

S

I799

Alphabet

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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J. Sonrel

Lettres Modernes

Album contenant des Modeles d'Alphabets classiques et modernes et de Monogrammes pour la Lingerie et le Linge de Maison

J. Sonrel, Paris.

24 pages with monograms and alphabets, for whitework embroidery on underwear and linens.

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library 2018-11-02.

B-YS100

S

I799

Alphabet

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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J. Sonrel

Monogrammes

Album contenant des Modeles d'Alphabets classiques et modernes et de Monogrammes pour la Lingerie et le Linge de Maison

J. Sonrel, Paris, 1958

32 page collection of designs for hand embroidered monograms and initials. Largely diamond lozenge shape monograms, appopriate for whitework; plus two freehand drawn script alphabets; and two charted floral-ornamented alphabets intended for cross-stitch. Supplemental designs in and around the main alphabets include smaller single initial monograms in several styles.

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library 2018-11-02.

B-YS101

S

I799

Alphabet

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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Rouyer, A.

Alphabets Variés

32

Paris, A. Rouyer, 120 Rue St. Denis

Leporello with three alphabets, two narrow designs with small decorations on the letters, one on a double page with floral decorations. No back cover. Dated around 1860.

Scans donated by Priscilla Cailly, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

C-PR003

R

NB220

Alphabet

whitework

Embroidery

PR

France
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Wolf & Dupeyron ed.

Entre-Deux et Festons Modernes et Classiques

204 Modeles Inedits

Wolf & Dupeyron

Album from the same series as Filet Ancien, mainly freehand designs intended for whitework, cutwork and surface embroidery borders, plus two pages of cross stitch borders. Some Broderie Anglaise eyelet work. Two pages of designs for applique on machine-made net. Models are mostly scrolling, scalloped motifs, flowers and foliage.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma

C-YS011

W

C817

RMT-H420

whitework

Embroidery

SW

France
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Sonrel, J. (publ.)

Lingerie Broderie Jours

J. Sonrel, Paris

32 pags not including cover, page 16 and 17 combined to one. Embroidery for lingerie. No sewing patterns but the embroidery is clearly shown. One whitework alphabet, letters are distributed over the pages.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

C-YS072

S

J801H

whitework

Alphabet

Embroidery

SW

France
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Alphabet Vorlagen fur Baumwoll Stickerei

Zwirnerei und Nahfaden-Fabrik Goggingen

Freehand calligraphed alphabet for surface embroidery or whitework monograms. Leaflet given as promotional material by the sewing thread factory in Goggingen.

Scan donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

D-YS065

G

DC21

whitework

SW

German
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N. Alexandre & Cie (publ.)

Alphabets Varies

No. 186

N. Alexandre & Cie, Rue St. Martin, 241, Paris.

Small hardcover booklet, 8 pages, 2 alphabets for whitework.

Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

D-YS118

A

LB01H

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

SW

France
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Maison A. Boucicaut (publ.)

Au Bon Marche - Album des Broderies pour Robes & Lingerie

Au Bon Marche - Dentelles et Passementeries Brodees 1907

Paris, Maison A. Boucicaut.

28 pages including covers. Catalog of embroidered fabric and edges for lingerie collars, dresses. Most whitework embroidery, some laces. Drawings showing how these items could be used.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

D-YS224

B

J801K

Embroidery

whitework

YS

France
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Le Petit Echo de la Broderie (publ.)

Alphabet au plumetis et pois

pour nappes et taies d'oreiller

Le Petit Echo de la Broderie

All 26 letters in whitework. It appeared in a year's worth of issues of the Petit Echo de la Broderie, around 1903. They were in three sizes, for sheets, napkins or pillowcases, and the smallest for handkerchiefs. This is the middle size.

Collected and donated by ebay seller ryphat, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

E-RY002

A

N801H

Embroidery

Alphabet

whitework

RY

France
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A. Bretschneider

A. Bretschneider's Neues Modelbuch

1619

Ernst Wasmuth, Berlin

Nineteenth Century reprint of the pattern book of Andreas Bretschneider, edition of 1619. 46 pattern pages. The blank pages have been omitted. All whitework or color embroidery, no filet or cross-stitch patterns. This reprint contains leaves from different original copies. Additional links to the copy in the Sterling and Francine Clark collection (1892) and the 1615 copy in the Metropolian Museum with colored plates.

Scans donated by Willem Kraaij, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Book transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library, 2017.

E-WM050

B

L8042

Embroidery

whitework

Renaissance

WK

German
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Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin

Album 850

Monograms for whitework embroidery

Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin

An unusal Heinrich Kuehn booklet: 36 pages instead of the usual 10 or 6, stapled instead of a leporello. All combinations of initials in various styles of whitework embroidery.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

E-YS032

K

J610B

Embroidery

Alphabet

whitework

SW

German
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Le Petit Echo de la Broderie 1900-01-28

Dimanche 28 Janvier 1900. No. 3 - 2me Annee. Redactrice et chef Baronne de Manonville.

Paris. - Imp. P. Orsoni, e, Rue de la Sabliere.

Weekly periodical with various types of needlework, a cross-stitch pattern on the front cover, round or square depending on execution. A large Battenberg lace design, whitework embroidery, initials M, and a smaller G and S, and three pages with text and advertisements.

Scans donated by Peter Ketels, edited by Sytske Wijnsma

F-WM021

L

H531

RM-prop

Embroidery

whitework

PK

France
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TO_EDIT

DONATED

GracieuseMonogrammen

F-WM165

G

ZZ99

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

RB

RESERVE

Album2AlphabetsMonogrammes

F-WM247

A

ZZ99

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

PK

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Della Porta, Adele

Il Punto Filet, Album II

Insegnamento Pratico Illustrato

Casa Editrice Sonzogno, Milano

36 pages (not including cover), one of the fabulous pattern books about filet and whitework embroidery.

Scans donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-II005

D

J610F

whitework

Filet

Embroidery

II

Italy
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F. Weygand

Eight monogrammed corners

Nr 23, R to Z

A La Haye chez F. I. Weygand

Freehand drawn patterns for decorative monogrammed corners, intended for use on handkerchiefs or household linens. Eight designs are shown, with the letters R-Z (possibly a fragment of a larger work that contained the whole alphabet. The letters are interchangeable among the framing designs. The original is a hand-drawing, not a printed sheet.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

H-RM034

W

I8310

Alphabet

Embroidery

Corner

whitework

RM

Netherlands
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L. Portman

No. L [50]

L. Portman, Amsterdam

Single sheet with ten more or less round motifs with leaves, flowers, and berries, and a double row of an edge design.

Original in the Rijksmuseum, scanned with permission. Edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

H-RM037

P

IB01H

Edge

Embroidery

whitework

RM

Netherlands
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Valley Supply Co. (publ.)

Conventional Embroidery Motifs for Tracing or Stamping.

Book No. 15 of the Adeline Cordet Series

1922, Valley Supply Co., St. Louis, Mo

8 page booklet, very thin paper, with embroidery motifs. These Designs Can Be Applied To Dresses, Aprons, Scarfs, Centers, Curtains, Borders, Pillow Tops, Etc. Book No.15. of the Adeline Cordet Series.

Scans donated by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

H-WS011

C

KA022

Embroidery

whitework

Beading

WS

United States
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Poty, G.

Les Ouvrages Liturgiques

No. 1.

Editions G. Poty, 8. Rue des Archers, Lyon.

Religious/devotional embroidery patterns, mostly for cutwork and surface embroidery, plus directions for use. Sewing patterns for Aube and church linens (in French). Some borders can be adapted for secular use. Some images have been split, otherwise too large to print. Transferred to Rijksmuseum 2017-05-03.

Scans donated by Rijksmuseum, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

H-XX055

P

I8316

RMT-H503

Embroidery

Cutwork

whitework

churchwork

RM

France
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Nähfaden-Fabrik vormals Julius Schürer (publ.)

Schürer's Häkel-u. Stickmuster

Gratis-Beilage zu Schürer's Hakelgarn

Nähfaden-Fabrik vormals Julius Schürer, Augsburg

Stapled oblong booklet, 28 pages including covers. 14 pages of crochet examples, 7 pages of cross-stitch or filet patterns, 5 of whitework embroidery. No text, one is supposed to figure it out from the illustrations. Original printed in turquoise ink on yellowish paper.

From the collection of Folva Miller, donated by her grandson Charles Kite. Edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-CL004

S

M9060

Alphabet

Charts

Crochet

Cross-stitch

whitework

CL

German
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Needlecraft Ltd. (publ.)

Mountmellick Embroidery

Full instructions for this delightful work in its traditional style.

Needlecraft Ltd., Manchester and London.

16 pages, including covers. Price 2D. No. 108, First Series. Page 3 to 7 show stitches, 8 to 12 individual motifs, 12 to 14 5 projects. Last item is a special type of knitted fringe used with Mountmellick embroidery.

Donated by Enzo Lima, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-EL002

N

K5030

Embroidery

whitework

EL

United Kingdom
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Collection Recko

Jours et fils tirés a la main

75 modeles

Edouard Boucherit, Ed.

36 pages including covers. No date. Very well illustrated book about drawn thread work, in corners and edges, from narrow and simple to wide and very complex.

Scans donated by Nettie Kraaij, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-NK002

R

M1102

DrawnThread

Embroidery

whitework

NK

France
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Sajou

665

Maison Sajou

A blue Sajou booklet, fold-out, containing three whitework embroidery alphabets. One narrow and simple, the second decorated with an arrow, the third with leaves or a ribbon wrapped around the letters. Page 2 and 3 have been split in two.

Scans donated by Tamara Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma

I-TT002

S

I831f

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

TT

France
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J. Sonrel

Jolies Lettres

Album contenant des Modeles d'Alphabets et de Monogrammes pour la Lingerie et le Linge de Maison

J. Sonrel, Paris.

24 pages of drawings for surface stitched and whitework monograms and alphabets. Some have openwork accents. Some small size alphabets and composed sigils made of two or more letters are also included. Direction of stitching shown.

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library 2018-08-03

I-YS001

S

I799

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

SW

France
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Petit Echo 27 Decembre 1903

French bi-weekly magazine, dedicated to embroidery and lacemaking.

Scans donated by Peter Ketels, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

J-PK001

P

J5011

Alphabet

Embroidery

Lace

BattenbergLace

whitework

PK

France
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Le Livre d'Or de la Broderie

Piquage et poncage des Dessins-Blanchissage et repassage

Paris, Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. et M.F.A.

Large softcover, monochrome whitework embroidery patterns. Mostly alphabets and monograms, religious motifs, some openwork embroidery as well.

Scans provided by Rijksmuseum, edited by Judith Adele.

J-RM003

L

JA036

Alphabet

Crochet

whitework

RM

France
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La Mode Nationale (publ.)

Le Filet Brodé 3e Album

3e Album

La Mode Nationale, 94, rue d'Alésia, Paris (XIVe).

Large oblong softcover publication, 24 pages not including covers. No date given, probably 1920s. From the series Les Patrons Favoris. Mostly filet patterns, some whitework embroidery shown as well. The book is so wide that it's folded double, with the front and back cover both on the front page.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

J-YS002

P

MB039

Embroidery

Filet

whitework

SW

France
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Petit Echo de la Mode (publ.)

Fables de La Fontaine et Contes de Perrault

Contenant 48 carrés en broderie anglaise et 48 carre's en filet. Donnés en grandeur d'exécution. Avec de nombreux modeles pour l'utilisation de ces carrés

Societe Anonyme de Petit Echo de la Mode

100 pages, including covers. As the title says, 48 designs each in filet and openwork embroidery, with scenes of the La Fontaine fables and the fairy tales by Perrault.

Scans donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

K-II007

P

K5033

Embroidery

Charts

Cross-stitch

whitework

II

France
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Alphabete für Plattstich-Stickerei

No. 42

Stapled softcover oblong, 12 pages with alphabets for whitework. All in all 9 different alphabets, not counting the additional lower-case letters and numbers. Some decorative motifs as well. No known author or publisher, except for "G&V. St." on the front cover.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

K-YS010

A

L7044

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

SW

German
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Alphabete für Plattstich-Stickerei No. 43

No. 43

Stapled softcover oblong, 16 pages with alphabets for whitework. All in all 14 different alphabets, not counting the additional lower-case letters and numbers. Some decorative motifs as well. No known author or publisher, except for "G&V. St." on the front cover.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

K-YS011

A

LA054

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

SW

German
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Album Roma

N. 34

Stapled softcover, oblong, 16 pattern pages. No date or maker given. All whitework embroidery patterns, no charted designs. Two alphabets and various borders and motifs, some including other initials and names. Probably around 1910.

From the collection of Iva Innocenti, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

L-II001

A

LB011

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

II

Italy
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Stella d'Italia

No. 25

Oblong softcover stapled album, 16 pages not including covers. Approx. 1920 (estimate seller). Two alphabets, border and corner designs, several names and on the back cover embroideries for redwork or similar. The backcover originally had a purple background, now white, to make the patterns more legible.

From the collection of Iva Innocenti, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

L-II003

S

LB015

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

II

Italy
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Casa Editrice Sonzogno (publ.)

Album di Cifre a Punto Pisano

Per Tovaglie, Asciugamani, Lenzuola, Federe, ecc, ecc.

Casa Editrice Sonzogno, Via Pasquirolo, 14, Milano

Small stapled softcover, 48 pages not including covers. Contains a near-complete alphabet in three sizes, I and J are represented by a single design. The largest size has two letters A.

Scans donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

M-II005

P

N9070

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

II

Italy
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Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. (publ.)

Album de 12 Carrés Broderie Anglaise

Décalquables au Fer Chaud pour la Broderie

Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. , Paris

Small square stapled softcover booklet, 24 pages not including the covers. Contains 6 photos of Broderie Anglaise work, then 12 iron-on patterns, then 6 more photos. Patterns are 15x15 cm, making them suitable for chessboard-patterned items with half embroidered squares, half filet squares.

Scans donated by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

N-WS002

M

N9070

Embroidery

whitework

WS

France
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Sajou (publ.)

Dessins de Broderies

Album No. 485

G. Lefèvre & Cabin Fils, Succrs, Boulevard Sebastopol, 74, Paris

Green Sajou booklet, 16 pages not including covers. Mostly whitework: names, borders, corner designs, two alphabets, two pages of braiding patterns, a page with four simple scattered motifs, and several very complex monograms.

Donated, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

O-YS002

S

O3012

Alphabet

Embroidery

whitework

Edge

Corner

SW

France
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