Blog (page 60)

Morning Modelbuch (4/30/2019) I found this Portrait of a Young Woman from the workshop of Hans Holbein dated 1540-45 interesting…

This book on bobbin lace from 1907 has some mention of pattern books in the historical discussion as well as…

Morning Modelbuch (4/29/2019) 16th century Italian trim with fringe. Woven in silk and gilt. At the Art Institute of Chicago,…

This hand drawn pattern book from 1759 is fascinating because of the number of patterns taken from the 16th century…

Morning Modelbuch (4/28/2019) The University of Bologna had this lovely photograph of a Bronzino painting sold at Sotheby’s in their…

Still looking at old workbooks. _The Young Ladies Complete Guide to the Work-Table: Containing Instructions in Berlin Work, Crochet, Drawn-Thread…

I’m going through early 20th century books for an Irish crochet project I’m working on. As a result I stumble…

Morning Modelbuch (4/25/2019) I am often excited by how long the patterns have been in use when I see patterns…