1900 · New York
New York: M Heminway Sons Silk Co, 1900. 107 pp. A comprehensive guide to various patterns for needle point utilizing the manufacturer's products to make them. This catalog is the 8th in the series. It starts with a beginners guide to needlepoint, along with B&W photographs of the various stitches used in needle work. The treatise includes B&W illustrations of the designs, and templates for them, as well as 20 color illustrations of completed designs. The templates are for a variety of nature inspired elements, including plants and animals, as well as decorative styles, such as eyelet stitching. Measures 8" x 5 1/2" Front cover fully detached, back cover partially detached, with most of the back strip missing. The interior pages are toned, with some stains.
(Inventory #: 26333200)