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Nuova inventione de diverse mostre cosi di punto in aere come di reticelli hoggi di usate per tutte li parte del mondo : con merletti mostretti da colari eda Mareghiti et merli per cantoni di fazoletti

1596 · Venetia : G. Franco · 2 pictures

A 1596 Venetian pattern book published by G. Franco, issued as a guide to needlepoint lace and reticella work for embroiderers and lacemakers. The plates show engraved border strips and corner motifs of scrollwork, floral sprays, and geometric grids, which a designer could draw on for borders, trims, and repeating band ornament.

Embroidery · Needlepoint lace

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