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Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont, French Version, 16 Book Plates, Mulhouse Alsace France, Collectors Book

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  • Materials: paper, linen, colored book plates
  • Vintage: From the 1900s

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Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont, French Version,
1920s, 16 Book Plates, Illustrated, Mulhouse Alsace France,
Collectors Book
ja 4222516

French version of Thérèse de Dillmont’s Encylopedia of Needlework
in lovely condition. Estimated 1920s. It states "Number of copies issue
until now : 1.5 million".

DMC printed end papers in black and gold gilded ink. Th. De Dillmont,
Editor, Mulhouse (Alsace) France. New edition revised and enlarged.
Published in French, English, German and Italian, this one is a French
version (in French text). Printed by Société Anonyme Dollfus-Mieg & Cie.

The ribbon bookmark is still present, 16 colored book plates and there
is an impressive amount of illustrations..almost on every page. This book
is a guardian of the art of needlework and an historical archive.

First published in France in 1884, offering detailed instructions on all aspects of
needlework including tapestry, crochet, knitting, embroidery on different fabrics,
cut and open work, plain sewing, machine sewing and mending. It claims that
“careful workers will be able, by its help, to instruct themselves in every branch
of plain and fancy needlework, therein described”.

Measures; 6" x 4.5", approximately 800 well illustrated pages mostly
in black and white with the addition of 16 colored book plates (see photos).

Some discoloring to the exterior linen, shelf wear and corners. Binding is still strong.
Page aging, sepia tones.

Beautiful collectible and historical book, many of these needleworks are
sadly becoming a lost art.

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May include: A green book with the title "Encyclopédie des Ouvrages de Dames" by Th. de Dillmont.

Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont, French Version,
1920s, 16 Book Plates, Illustrated, Mulhouse Alsace France,
Collectors Book
ja 4222516

French version of Thérèse de Dillmont’s Encylopedia of Needlework
in lovely condition. Estimated 1920s. It states "Number of copies issue
until now : 1.5 million".

DMC printed end papers in black and gold gilded ink. Th. De Dillmont,
Editor, Mulhouse (Alsace) France. New edition revised and enlarged.
Published in French, English, German and Italian, this one is a French
version (in French text). Printed by Société Anonyme Dollfus-Mieg & Cie.

The ribbon bookmark is still present, 16 colored book plates and there
is an impressive amount of illustrations..almost on every page. This book
is a guardian of the art of needlework and an historical archive.

First published in France in 1884, offering detailed instructions on all aspects of
needlework including tapestry, crochet, knitting, embroidery on different fabrics,
cut and open work, plain sewing, machine sewing and mending. It claims that
“careful workers will be able, by its help, to instruct themselves in every branch
of plain and fancy needlework, therein described”.

Measures; 6" x 4.5", approximately 800 well illustrated pages mostly
in black and white with the addition of 16 colored book plates (see photos).

Some discoloring to the exterior linen, shelf wear and corners. Binding is still strong.
Page aging, sepia tones.

Beautiful collectible and historical book, many of these needleworks are
sadly becoming a lost art.

Thanks for viewing.
Sorry, no returns.

  • Handpicked by
    JansVintageStuff
  • Era
    Vintage from the 1900s
  • Use
    Supplies for making crafts
  • Materials
    paper, linen, colored book plates

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