Bernice Nichols' sample book

Book

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BLUE: The TATTER Textile Library

Cover

Cover

Name/Title

Bernice Nichols' sample book

Entry/Object ID

2023.4.10

Description

Composition book once belonging to Bernice Nichols with sewing samples and explanations. Small piece of paper inside notes it was made by Bernice in 7th grade. Cover is a marble pattern of blue, red and yellow, with a red spine. Each stitch instruction is hand written with an accompanying example of the technique. 14 swatches included.

Category

Sample books

Acquisition

Accession

2023.4

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

sample books

Search Terms

sample books, sewing, dressmaking

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Sample book

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Cover

Notes

"Bernice Nichols 700 Pacific St."

Dimensions

Height

21.1 cm

Width

17.6 cm

Depth

1.9 cm

Accessories

Accessory

Swatches

Book Details

Author

Bernice Nichols

Location

Shelf

Special Collections

Room

Library

General Notes

Note Type

Materials

Note

Paper, metal pins, thread, yarn, cotton fabric, aida cloth.