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Priscilla Embroidery Patterns, Simple, Dainty, Up-To-Date Designs - Fall and Winter Catalog 1915-16. Boston: Priscilla Needlework Co., 1915, 48pgs. |
Photographed catalog of embroidered items for which patterns could be ordered (no actual patterns included), and items that could be bought pre-stitched. Baby caps bibs, and layette items, plus baby, toddler, and childs' dresses, nightgowns, and blouses, and organizing bags; lingerie for girls and women; table linens and napkins, doilies, dresser scarfs, curtains, laundry bags, bedroom sets, and other household linens;aprons, blouses and collars; parasol, sachets and other small gifts. Some stitching instructions and description of contemporary threads and fabrics. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost Fashion: Boston 1915 Ladies’ lingerie and trimmings |
6-LP001 P 6 Fashion Embroidery LP 
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Treatise on Embroidery, Crochet and Knitting with Illustrations, adapted to the use of M. Heminway & Sons' Wash Silks (Oriental Dyes). New York, M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co., 1899, 133 pgs., |
Embroidery stitch and fringing instructions (some complex), an essay on the silk industry, a list of college colors, transfer patterns for alphabets, floral designs with instructions and astonishingly beautiful colored plates. Also drawn thread instructions, crocheting and knitting instructions and patterns for edgings, baby items, bags, slippers, caps, undershirts, mittens, and hose. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
7-LP001 F 7 Crochet Embroidery Knitting LP
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Madame Worth's New Manual of Fancy Work. A Guide to the Various Kinds of Kensington Embroidery and Painting. Embroidery, Drawn Work, Lace Work, Knitting, Tatting, Crochet Work, Net Work, Etc., Etc., Etc. Including Practical Directions for Making Wax Flowers and painting on Silk, Etc., Etc. 200 Illustrations. Hartford, Conn.: R.L. Spencer Co., 1886, 44pgs. |
Description from cover: "Kensington Stamping and Embroidery, Kensington Metallic Flitter and Lustre Painting, Ribbon Embroidery, Colors of Flowers, Etc., Etc.". An astonishing and rare book, with instructions, charts, embroidery templates, flower drying, interior decor and other crafts. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
7-LP002 W 7 BritVict Embroidery LP
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[1] Lady's Book on Art Embroidery in Silk with Engraved Patterns. New York, [c.1900], 43pgs [p3 missing]. |
Embroidery instructions and illustrations for bags, appliqué, crazy work, and black and white transfer patterns. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
7-LP003 M 7 Embroidery LP
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[6] Treatise on Embroidery, Knitting and Modern Lace Work, with color illustrations from original models. Art Needlework Series Number 6. New York, [c.1910], 152pgs. |
Detailed embroidery instructions, exquisite embroidered flowers, Battenberg lace instructions and examples, church embroidery patterns, fancy bags, doilies, knit and crocheted children's and baby items, beaded bags with pattern charts. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
7-LP004 M 7 Battenberg Lace Beading Crochet Embroidery Knitting Lace LP
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Instruction Book Teaching How to Do Stamping with Perforated Parchment Stamping Patterns By the various methods of dry and web Stamping, including the kind for Plushes, Velvets, etc., which will not rub off, and the New Liquid Process. How to do the Kensington and other Art Needlework Stitches, Ribbon and Arrasene Work, etc., Kensington and Lustre Painting, and the Art of Designing by means of the new set of Art Embroidery Designing Patterns. Lynn, Massachusetts, T.E. Parker, [c.1890, approx. 24 pgs]. |
Lovely floral and bird patterns. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
7-LP005 T 7 Drawing LP
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Corticelli Home Needlework, A Manual of Art Needlework, Embroidery and Knitting. Florence Mass.: Nonotuck Silk Company, 1898, 96 pgs. |
Lovely silk embroidery; many stitches illustrated and described for shaded flowers and garlands, monograms, and a quaint rabbit. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
7-LP006 W 7 Embroidery LP
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[8] A Treatise on Embroidery with Twenty Color Illustrations from Original Models. Art Needlework Series No. 8. New York, c.1910, 97 pages. |
Detailed embroidery stitch instructions, exquisite color plates. Leaves, flowers, borders, fruit, fish, birds, animals, doilies, baby items, collars, cuffs, bags, and crocheted ties, suspenders and bedroom slippers. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
8-LP001 M 8 Crochet Embroidery Knitting Sewing LP
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[9] A Treatise on Art Needlework with Twenty Color Plates, Series No. Nine. New York, c.1910, 103 pages. |
More embroidery instructions, including smocking, eyelet and netting. Stunning patterns and plates for fruit, flowers, birds, dolphins, butterflies, fish, for doilies, bags, including a woven bag, crocheted tango girdle, and tatted cushion top and bags. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
8-LP002 M 8 Beading Crochet Embroidery Knitting Knotting Lace Netting Sewing Tatting Weaving LP
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[4] Fables de La Fontaine, Les. Broderies & Ouvrages de Dames Album No. 4, 32 Fables en carre de 26 cent. donné en grandeur d'exécution. Paris, M Orsoni, [c. 1921], 33 pgs. |
Charming set of embroidery patterns of scenes of traditional fables, with instructions. In French, with much supplemental information in English added by the editor (see notes at the back of the book) Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
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Last and Best Book on Art Needlework, The. New London, Conn. [c.1895] 118 pgs. |
Huge collection of embroidery, crochet and knitting patterns for silk threads and yarns, including descriptions of the thread itself, hundreds of stitches and types of needlework, and beautiful illustrations. Socks, mittens, motifs, chains, edgings, bags, ties, bags, belts, tassels, fan, slippers, lamp shade, garter, suspenders, embroidered flowers. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
9-LP002 B 9 Crochet Embroidery Knitting LP
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The Self-Instructor in Silk Knitting, Crocheting and Embroidery. New York, 1886, 80 pgs. |
Silk knitting, crocheting, embroidery instructions and patterns for women's, men's and baby clothing, household items and many bags and purses. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. Fashion: New York 1886 women’s, men’s, baby accessories |
9-LP003 B 9 Fashion Baby Crochet Embroidery Knitting LP
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Revised Needle and Hook: Instructions in Silk Embroidery, Knitting and Crocheting, Illustrated with cuts, half tones and color plates. New York, 1902, 60 pgs. |
Exquisite silk floral embroidery patterns in the Art Needlework/needle painting style. Full color plates showing shading, detailed diagrams of stitch direction and formation, written instructions, inclduing lists of thread colors used. Also instructions for Mount Mellick table spread with a knotted fringe trim, a shirtwaist in surface stitched whitework, and freehand designs for shirtwaist and lingerie embroidered edgings, designs for gown embellishment, embroidery for parasols, lampshades, and several cushions. Crochet instructions plus patterns for necktie, purse, suspenders, and a small pinwheel intended to make up bedspreads and table linens. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
9-LP004 B 9 Crochet Embroidery Knitting LP
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Art Needlework Supplies General Catalog. Chicago, Frederick Herrschner, c.1907, 242pgs. |
Enormous and beautiful needlework catalog, a wonderful reference for early 20thC needlework, with many illustrations. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
A-LP001 H A Battenberg Lace Cross-stitch Embroidery Hardanger Lace Point Lace LP
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Art Needlework No. 7: The Greatest Art Needlework Published. 600 Patterns of Cross Stitch Alphabets, Borders and Floral Designs. Crochet Patterns, Gittertyl (Filet) and Hardanger. New York, Henry Hesse, c.1900, 48 pgs. |
Wonderful plates and charts, with a few crocheted patterns. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Judith Adele. |
A-LP002 H A Crochet Cross-stitch Filet Crochet Hardanger LP
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Priscilla Needlework Book for 1898 How to Make Cut Work, Point Lace and Battenburg Lace, and Silk Embroidery Boston, The Modern Priscila, 1898, 48 pgs |
53 pages of instruction and patterns. Includes a large number of layouts for point and Battenberg lace with detailed drawings of the fillings (frames, cushion tops, collars, lingerie designs, insertions, and borders), white cutwork (aka Roman Embroidery), Florentine cutwork with needle lace fillings, instructions for surface embroidery stitches, designs for freehand and Art Needlework pieces (mostly doilies, handkerchiefs, cusions, and table linens), college photo frames for Harvard, Vassar, and Yale. Layouts for braid or cord applique (soutache). Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost and Judith Adele |
A-LP003 P CA07 Cutwork Embroidery Lace Needle Lace LP
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Briggs & Co.´s Patent Transferring Papers New York, Briggs & Co., pages from 1884-1900 catalogs |
A large collection of freehand embroidery designs, circa 1884-1900. Original book was of early hot iron transfers - the reproduction has changed the size, bu they can be restored to original dimensions with an enlarging<br>educing photocopier or computer drawing program. Includes floral borders and insertionss, wreaths, scallops and edgings for clothing, handkerchiefs, and linens; designs for applied braid or soutache (some can be used for Battenberg lace). Some designs have intended use or color notation; floral sprays and botanical/fruit sprigs; drawings of Japanese porcelain dishes and fans; designs for mens' smoking caps; small insects and butterflies; birds; floral corners; brackets (designs for shelf linens or valences); apron/pinafore decroration; slipper tops; lingerie bags; pillow shams; monograms and initials; drawings of dresses indicating recommended placement of embroidery; devotional/church designs; adorable children at play; Kate Greenway village vignettes. LImited number of Russian cross-stitch designs; dogs and cats; sporting motifs. Scans donatated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
B-LP001 B C205 Embroidery LP
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Anand's Embroidery Book Lahore, Hari Chand Anand & Co., c.1910, |
Freehand embroidery designs intended for machine stitching, but can also be used for hand-stitched surface embroidery. Collection includes florals, leaves, cushion mottoes, Chinese-inspired motifs, corners and spot motifs, children at play, farm animals, Easter bunny, alphabets, and decorative sprays for lingerie. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
C-LP001 H E615 Embroidery LP 
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Design for Needle Work No. 1 Lucknow, Govt. School of Arts & Crafts, c.1930, 14 pgs |
Freehand embroidery designs from Uttar Pradesh in India, intended for use on traditional saris, blouses (called jumpers here), and petticoats; plus motifs and borders for household linens. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
C-LP002 Z E914 Embroidery LP
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Design for Needle Work No. 2 Lucknow, Govt. School of Arts & Crafts, c.1930, 14 pgs |
Freehand embroidery designs from Uttar Pradesh in India, intended for use on traditional saris, blouses (called jumpers here), and petticoats; plus motifs and borders for household linens. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
C-LP003 Z E303 Embroidery LP
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Design for Needle Work No. 3 Lucknow, Govt. School of Arts & Crafts, c.1930, 14 pgs |
Freehand embroidery designs from Uttar Pradesh in India, intended for use on traditional saris, blouses (called jumpers here), and petticoats; plus motifs and borders for household linens. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
C-LP004 Z EA06 Embroidery LP
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Perforated Stamping Patterns New Haven, Conn., Perforated Pattern Company, [1912], 24 pgs. |
Advertising catalog with drawings of stamping patterns for a wide variety of laces, embroidery and other needlework, and many stencil patterns. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
D-LP001 P DA23 LP
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The Advance Most Quiet Lightest Running Machine On Earth Davis Sewing Machine Co., Dayton, O, Chicago Ill, London, Paris, Milan, Mexico |
Sewing machine advertisement booklet 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. |
N-LP001 D N8010 manuals LP
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Original Designs for Embroidery and Cross-Stitch Patterns 1913 Jenny Brooks Company, 1 Cambridge Street, Salem, Massachusetts |
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-LP002 J N8010 Embroidery LP
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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-LP003 K N8010 Embroidery LP
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Priscilla Juniors' Basketry Book A series of Graded Lessons for Children |
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Parody on The House That Jack Built Corticelli Silk Mills |
Small advertising booklet, stapled, 8 pages not including covers. Dated 1882. Starting with the Corticelli Silk Mills, each page adds a couple of lines to the previous page, all singing the praises of Florence Silk that was produced by Corticelli. Very nice illustrations around the text. Original colors were light green ink on a tan background. Donated by Luann Pfost, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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