Items Similar to Antique Needlework Encyclopaedia, English, Embroidery, Pattern Guide, Circa 1900
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
Antique Needlework Encyclopaedia, English, Embroidery, Pattern Guide, Circa 1900
About the Item
This is a small antique needlework encyclopaedia. An English language, embroidery technique and pattern guide, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Beginning in the Alsace region in the 18th century, Dollfus-Mieg et Compagnie (DMC) is a long-established French textile company headquartered in the town of Mulhouse. This guide authored by Thérèse De Dillmont (1846 - 1890) an Austrian writer and needleworker. Enterprising and experienced in the field of embroidery, De Dillmont had shops across Europe and is considered a pioneer of international hobbyist needlework.
Superb guide, in a delightfully compact form
Bound in green cotton with contrasting black titling
Translated from the original French across 850+ pages
Illustrated with monochrome engravings throughout
Accentuated with several full colour illustrative plates
This is a fascinating antique needlework encyclopaedia, translated to English and illustrated with fine detail. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 10cm (4'')
Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')
Max Height: 14cm (5.5'')
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2017
846 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Hele, Devon, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Large Antique Book, Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English, Circa 1900Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is an antique copy of Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Full title, as follows: Modern practical farriery - a complete guide to all that relates to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses; breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming; how to buy, keep and treat a horse in health and disease, etc.; forming a complete system of the veterinary art, as at present practised at the Royal Veterinary College, London / by W.J. Miles, M.R.C.V.S.L.; with numerous illustrations and a series of anatomical plates, engraved from original drawings from nature, by Benjamin Herring, Esq.; to which is added an essay on the diseases and management of cattle, sheep, and pigs by J.L. Lupton, M.R.C.V.S. In fair, well-thumbed order. Some pages loose and displaying signs of coloration Superb frontispiece in colour, redolent of contemporary William Morris print...Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Books
MaterialsPaper
- Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, VictorianLocated in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a large antique reference book, Monumenta Historica Britannica. Printed in English and multiple languages, a later bound encyclopaedia, dating to the Victorian period, published 1848. Full title: Monumenta Historica Britannica or Materials for the History of Britain from the Earliest Period to the end of the Reign of King Henry VII - Volume I. Superb collection of reference in English, Anglo-Saxon 'Old English' Latin and Welsh Charming lithograph engravings illustrate throughout Later professional binding in a quality green textile cover with gold tooled titling Pages intact, text perfectly legible - some colouration present Impressive proportion and weight at 6.52kg (14.3 lb) This is an fascinating large antique reference book, published by command of Queen Victoria. Presented in multiple languages including modern English, with a selection of charming illustrations and antique records...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
MaterialsPaper
- Antique Reference Book, The Greyhound, English, Illustrated Guide, VictorianLocated in Hele, Devon, GBThis is an antique reference book, The Greyhound by Stonehenge. An English language, bound and illustrated guide to the breed, dating to the Victorian period, published 1875. Using ...Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
MaterialsPaper
- Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Original painted ...Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
MaterialsPine
- Antique Paterson's Guide to Britain, English, Maps, Georgian, Published 1811Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is an antique copy of Paterson's New and Accurate guide to Direct & Principal Crossroads. An English, bound book of maps and descriptive tables, published in English by Longman,...Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books
MaterialsPaper
- Vintage Baedeker's Guide, Tyrol & Dolomites, English Language, Published 1927Located in Hele, Devon, GBThis is an vintage Baedeker's Guide to the Tyrol and the Dolomites. A German, bound travel book of 612 pages, published in English, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1927. Bae...Category
Vintage 1920s German Victorian Books
MaterialsPaper
You May Also Like
- Antique English Bassett Hound Shoe Horn, 1900sLocated in Esbjerg, DKElegant long shoe horn in patinated brass set with the head/face of a Bassett hound in bronze at the top. It can be wall hung in your entrance. The horn ...Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
MaterialsBrass, Bronze
- The Encyclopaedia BritannicaLocated in Cheshire, GBThe Encyclopaedia Britannica, comprising of the Ninth Edition and New Volumes (tenth edition), there are 34 books in total, Dimensions Height ...Category
Early 20th Century British Books
MaterialsLeather
- Girlhood Embroidery, American Samplers and Pictorial Needlework, 1650-1850By Betty RingLocated in valatie, NYGirlhood embroidery, American samplers and pictorial needlework 1650-1850 by Betty Ring. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1993. Stated first edition i...Category
20th Century American Books
MaterialsPaper
- Egyptian Revival Beetle Brooch, circa 1900Located in Van Nuys, CASterling silver brooch with real beetle bug shell. Measures: 1 1/2" long x 1/2" wide.Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
MaterialsSilver
- Antique English Aneroid Barometer & ThermometerLocated in Seguin, TXAntique circa 1900 aneroid barometer and thermometer. Made in England, carved oak case, banjo shaped with white porcelain dials, beveled glass cover, on barometer. Thermometer works...Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
MaterialsGlass, Walnut
- English Renaissance Framed Crest EmbroideryLocated in New York, NYEnglish Renaissance embroidery of a crest having a crown top mounted on a red velvet background in an ebonized wood frame.Category
Antique 16th Century English Northern Renaissance Decorative Art
MaterialsThread, Velvet, Wood