German Embroidery Pattern Book
Germany: c.1878. A German pattern book with ten (10) cross stitch patterns, including alphabets and decorative borders for samplers or household items such as handkerchiefs or napkins. Housed in the original illustrated wrapper, which includes the German title ("Neuestes Stick-Album") and also translates the English title ("Embroidery-Pattern Book") into French and Spanish. Lower wrapper includes a charming illustration of a little gnome attempting to cross-stitch using the pattern book.
Five-panel folding leaf printed in red and blue, housed in original illustrated green wrappers. Measures 3.75" by 5.5" closed. Good to very good. Short tears to wrappers, folding leaf. Toned, minor dust soiling and general wear.
Price: $150.00
Item #22006720