Perforated embroidery patterns, ca.1890.

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Perforated embroidery patterns, ca.1890.

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This group of forty perforated patterns (plus their cover sheet) was designed to ease the transfer of embroidery designs from paper to fabric. Included are patterns for alphabets, flowers and leaves, birds, insects, a few animals, some human figures, teapots and cups and saucers, a Palmer Cox Brownie, borders, and other designs. Some of the designs are complete in and of themselves, such as round table mats in several sizes. Others are small motifs which one could combine to make a larger design. The letters would have been used to monogram personal items. As well, there are several phrases that were to be used on fabric cases for gloves, handkerchiefs, or face veils (e.g. "Folded in this dainty case are filmy veils for thy fair face"). Some of the papers bear the watermark of W. N. Swett & Co.

41 items : ill. ; 54 x 71 cm. or smaller.

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W.N. Swett & Co. (New York, N.Y.)

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W. N. Swett & Co. of New York was a publisher of books, chiefly having to do with handicraft, cooking, and music. The company was listed in New York City directories as a printer from 1889 to 1915. The company may have started in Lynn, Massachusetts, or simply had a branch there. The founder was William N. Swett. Later, he started Ye Little Book Shop. From the description of Perforated embroidery patterns, ca.1890. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 441854653 ...

Cox, Palmer, 1840-1924

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Palmer Cox was a Canadian author and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for the "Brownies," pixie-like characters in his books based on folklore. He also contributed to St. Nicholas, Ladies' Home Journal, Harper's, Young People, and Wide Awake. From the description of Palmer Cox collection, 1881-1917. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 698454394 American author and illustrator noted for "Brownie" books. From the description of Papers of ...