Antique Berlin Woolwork 19th Century PRINTED Chart - Banner Screen
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20144532 | Type/ Features: Embroidery |
An unusual PRINTED Berlin Woolwork chart in bright colours incorporating geometric patterns and a stylised floral spray. This printed chart was designed for the stitcher to make a Banner Screen which were popular in the Victorian era. These Banner screens were hung from a cross-bar fixed onto a free-standing (sometimes in carved wood) pole to screen the Ladies faces from the heat of the open fire - also to safeguard their delicate pale complexion! Th...is banner was designed by Madam Goubaud and printed magazine entitled 'The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine' which was published in London in the 19th century.
NOTE: THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY PRINTED BERLIN WOOLWORK CHART (not a copy of a printed chart)
Details of this chart:Description - Printed design onto paper.Condition - Fair to Good condition. The design area is in good condition, colours are clear and bright with no damage to the printed design area. The paper has been folded several times in the past which can be seen from the front. There is a torn area on the top right-hand corner and some of the paper corner is missing although the printed area is mostly intact. There are also a few very minor tears on the outside edge of the paper. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding.Size - Design grid area - (width x height) 10.5 x 12.5 ins. / 27 x 31.5 cmDate - 19th century
These printed charts were produced in the 19th century and published in the Ladies magazines of the day in London, Berlin and Paris as give-aways and as this type of needlework was popular, these charts helped to sell the magazines. Although these printed charts are of simpler designs, and not of the same quality as the hand-painted variety, they were widely used and saved in collections. They are interesting because they reflect the the popular taste of the readers of the magazines.
Payment: Please arrange payment with 3 days of the auction by Paypal. Any payment not made within this time will result in Ebay listing the item for sale again.
UK Postage: Please see listed rate for one item - for multiple purchases, please message me for a quote to combine.
International Shipping: I am pleased to post Worldwide and use the Global Shipping Programme. If you would prefer this to be sent to you directly, please message me with your location and I will be glad to quote the postal cost. Any Import Duties or Tariffs are to be borne by the Purchaser - check with your own authorities to see if these are applicable in your location. The description to use is 'Antique used paper needlework patterns'.
If you have any queries, please message me as I am pleased to answer these.Thanks for looking.
NOTE: THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY PRINTED BERLIN WOOLWORK CHART (not a copy of a printed chart)
Details of this chart:Description - Printed design onto paper.Condition - Fair to Good condition. The design area is in good condition, colours are clear and bright with no damage to the printed design area. The paper has been folded several times in the past which can be seen from the front. There is a torn area on the top right-hand corner and some of the paper corner is missing although the printed area is mostly intact. There are also a few very minor tears on the outside edge of the paper. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding.Size - Design grid area - (width x height) 10.5 x 12.5 ins. / 27 x 31.5 cmDate - 19th century
These printed charts were produced in the 19th century and published in the Ladies magazines of the day in London, Berlin and Paris as give-aways and as this type of needlework was popular, these charts helped to sell the magazines. Although these printed charts are of simpler designs, and not of the same quality as the hand-painted variety, they were widely used and saved in collections. They are interesting because they reflect the the popular taste of the readers of the magazines.
Payment: Please arrange payment with 3 days of the auction by Paypal. Any payment not made within this time will result in Ebay listing the item for sale again.
UK Postage: Please see listed rate for one item - for multiple purchases, please message me for a quote to combine.
International Shipping: I am pleased to post Worldwide and use the Global Shipping Programme. If you would prefer this to be sent to you directly, please message me with your location and I will be glad to quote the postal cost. Any Import Duties or Tariffs are to be borne by the Purchaser - check with your own authorities to see if these are applicable in your location. The description to use is 'Antique used paper needlework patterns'.
If you have any queries, please message me as I am pleased to answer these.Thanks for looking.
