Here is the latest addition to our collection of antique
pattern replicas – Pretty flowers.
This pattern would have been a supplement to the 1800’s French
magazine La brodeuse (The embroideress). Quality ladies or household periodicals
of the time would often have a hand painted fashion or embroidery plate.
The original painted sheet had a very interesting detail,
some of the printed pattern was not painted over. Maybe it was a mistake? I can’t
really say, as it is very rare to find a pattern that is un-finished.
While charting the picture I did notice that the person who
had painted over the printed design had not followed the lines, nor symbols correctly.
I always try to chart antique patterns as accurately as possible, but in such a
case I take artistic liberty and do my best to make the pattern work.
Pretty Flowers - Antique hand painted embroidery pattern |
Bouquet for furnitures and borders |
Details of the printed chart, and painted area |
The pattern is available here:
ETSY
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Makerist
Growing up I stayed with an Aunt during the day while my parents were working. I remember seeing designs very similar to the one in your main picture. :-)
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