Author: HENDRIKSE-KNAPEN, M. & J. HENDRIKSE,
Title: Ons Patronenboek voor het versieren van Kleeding en Interieur. E.N.S.A.I.D. Modevakscholen. Derde druk [Third edition].
Description: Utrecht, E.N.S.A.I.D., 1934. Elephant folio (600x450 mm.). Original limp paper wrappers. Covertitle in large bold black type. Large monochrome illustration of a woman at top of covertitle, the whole within a broad black line border. Introduction and explanatory text to illustrations on verso of front cover. Further explanatory text about the application of a variety of stitches (Kelim-stitch, Swedish embroidery stitch, modern bead-embroidery, Japanese-style embroidery with goldthread) and colour-harmony, printed insede lower outer cover, list of other vocational courses printed on verso of lower outer cover, within a bold black broad line border matching with front cover. ALBUM of 12 unnumbered leaves, printed recto/verso, bearing numerous specimen floral and animal motifs of which 6 in bright fine colours (one featuring a Peacock preading its tail), and one double-page featuring decorative ornamental design in various colours. Dutch language manual on behalf of advanced students vocational training in the art of various advanced embroidery techniquesof complex designs and motifs with many many elaborate monochrome and coloured designs. Good copy. Rare. (tears to front edge of front cover skilfully restored).

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