A charming typographic album for embroidery projects on household linens and lingerie, published by Thiriez & Cartier-Bresson. It presents a rich variety of decorative alphabet designs, adorned with flowers, foliage, or arabesques, created for textile marking. The letters are delicately drawn in different styles, from the most academic to the most whimsical, and accompanied by stylized monograms. The Art Deco-style illustrated cover depicts two women embroidering, reinforcing the elegant, domestic atmosphere of this work.
✦ Origin: France (J. Sonrel, Paris) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1950 ✦ Dimensions: 32 × 24.4 cm ✦ Material: Printed paper ✦ Contents: 24 pages of alphabets and monograms ✦ Condition: Very good condition, slight browning from use on the cover, clean interior
An iconic decorative object of antique embroidery – ideal for needlework collectors or textile workshop decoration.
