Design
1820-1870 (made)
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This design for Berlin woolwork shows a design of interlocking diamonds on a graphed chart. The chart imitates the canvas threads on which the design is to be stitched. Each square indicates where a stitch goes. It is by the German designer Louis Glüer who made hand painted designs for Berlin woolwork including chair backs and seats, 1820-1870. This design was probably for a border because it could be endlessly repeated.
Berlin woolwork patterns were exported to Britain in large numbers. It became so popular that it became synonymous with needlework. Indeed in 1847, Mrs Henry Owen could begin her book Illuminated Ladies Book of Useful and Ornamental Needlework with 'Embroidery, or as it is more often called Berlin wool work.'
Berlin woolwork patterns were exported to Britain in large numbers. It became so popular that it became synonymous with needlework. Indeed in 1847, Mrs Henry Owen could begin her book Illuminated Ladies Book of Useful and Ornamental Needlework with 'Embroidery, or as it is more often called Berlin wool work.'
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gilding and gouache on paper mounted on card |
| Brief description | Design for Berlin woolwork by Louis Gluer, gilding and gouache on paper mounted on card, Berlin, 1820-1870 |
| Physical description | Design for Berlin woolwork showing interlocked diamonds in green, mauve and white with gilt edges on a graphed chart. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sydney Stedman |
| Production | Molly Proctor illustrates a hand painted pattern for a chair seat and back made by Louis Glüer, Berlin in pl. 8 of her book on Victorian canvas work (see References tab). |
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| Summary | This design for Berlin woolwork shows a design of interlocking diamonds on a graphed chart. The chart imitates the canvas threads on which the design is to be stitched. Each square indicates where a stitch goes. It is by the German designer Louis Glüer who made hand painted designs for Berlin woolwork including chair backs and seats, 1820-1870. This design was probably for a border because it could be endlessly repeated. Berlin woolwork patterns were exported to Britain in large numbers. It became so popular that it became synonymous with needlework. Indeed in 1847, Mrs Henry Owen could begin her book Illuminated Ladies Book of Useful and Ornamental Needlework with 'Embroidery, or as it is more often called Berlin wool work.' |
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| Accession number | E.3678-2007 |
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| Record created | January 21, 2008 |
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