Journal des Demoiselles (publ.)

Embroidery pattern in Smyrna stitch

Journal des Demoiselles, 1, Boulevart des Italiens

Single sheet, pattern with raised paper to indicate that the stitches used should be a star stitch occupying a 3x3 block, elsewhere described as Leviathan work or Smyrna stitch. The chart shows a 3x3 block for each stitch. The original pattern has holes punched in it, possibly to ensure the colors would not overlap.

From the collection of Marleen van Horssen, edited and charted by Sytske Wijnsma.

A-MH180

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NB220

Embroidery

Charted

Cross-stitch

Tapestry

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