Embroidery sample book

Name/Title

Embroidery sample book

Entry/Object ID

2026.5.31

Description

A very large embroidery sample book, likely from the early 20th century. Includes samples adhered to leaves (single sided), mostly showing whitework and lace embroidery. Each sample is labeled with a number in the range on the front cover. Book Is labeled "MADE IN SWITZERLAND", but seems to refer to the book bindery, rather than the enclosed embroideries.

Use

Apparently used as inspiration for an embroidery business in northern New Jersey (Union City).

Category

Sample books

Acquisition

Accession

2026.5

Notes

Gift of Simone Schonenberger, April 2025

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Date made

circa 1900 - circa 1920

Time Period

Early 20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Front cover; spine

Transcription

82834–88437

Material/Technique

Ink

Notes

Refers to the numbering of the samples enclosed

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

sample books

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Sample books

Search Terms

Embroidery, Sample books

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Sample book

Dimensions

Dimension Description

39 x 51 x 10 cm

Color

Dark brown

Location

Shelf

Special Collections

Room

Library