A rare professional embroidery catalog published by G. Carré & Sons in Saint-Quentin, a major textile center of the 19th century. The elegant black cardboard cover conceals an accordion-style folder containing 84 samples of white lace , delicately mounted and numbered in blue ink. Each piece illustrates refined technical expertise in the production of ornaments for fashion, lingerie, and clothing . A textile work as decorative as it is inspiring, despite a few missing pieces.
✦ Origin: Saint-Quentin (Aisne), France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: closed 33.5 × 12.5 cm ✦ Material: heavy paper, embroidered cotton ✦ Contents: Incomplete - 84 originalsamples ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, some signs of wear, slightly worn corners
An iconic decorative object from the French textile heritage – ideal for collectors, costume designers or creative inspirations.
