Name/Title
Embroidery sample bookEntry/Object ID
2026.5.30Description
A very large embroidery sample book, likely from the early 20th century. Includes samples adhered to leaves (single sided), showing several styles of embroidery. Many are floral, but also includes figurative and geometric samples.Use
Apparently used as inspiration for an embroidery business in northern New Jersey (Union City).Acquisition
Accession
2026.5Notes
Gift of Simone Schonenberger, April 2025Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900 - circa 1920Time Period
Early 20th CenturyLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Embroidery, Sample booksSearch Terms
Embroidery, Sample books, ScrapbookDimensions
Dimension Description
33 x 46 x 10 cmLocation
Shelf
Special CollectionsRoom
Library