HERTZ & WEGENER 12125 - $7 USD

This design by Hertz&Wegener was created a considerable distance into his career by the size of the pattern number, which would put it circa 1868-1875.  The pattern is 90 stitches wide by 89 stitches tall and is comprised of 23 DMC colors.



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UNMARKED FLOWER BASKET - $12 USD

This circa 1870's pattern was executed on thin graph paper, which allowed the hand painted colors to run.  This was mainly due to the increased demand for new patterns and the lack of skilled workers to complete them.  If you will notice that the colors used are in the earth tones, which is typical of the movement towards nature that came about with William Morris in the late 1870s.  The design is 148 stitches wide by 131 stitches tall and there are 51 DMC colors used.

 



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SAJOU 5539 - $6 USD

This pattern is circa 1858-1862.  At that time, nothing was considered more romantic than to tour ancient abbey ruins with the one you were in love with, by your side.  Sajou captured that romantic feeling with this pattern.  The design is only 80 stitches wide by 102 stitches tall yet with just 25 DMC colors, it captures that which made the Victorian Era what it was.

 



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CARL F. W. WICHT 4436 - $7 USD

This pattern hails from the early 1850's, as Mr. Wicht ceased operation in 1858.  This design is small but it is packed tightly with lush leaves around two Roses and what appear to be Dogwood blossoms.  The pattern is square at 90 stitches wide by 90 stitches tall but uses 36 DMC colors to complete the design.

 



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P TRUBE 6041 - $12 USD

This late 1850's pattern by P Trube of Berlin, was originally painted on grey graph paper and made the pattern look almost washed out.  I have taken the choice to show it against a black background, which would have been keeping with the times, after Prince Albert's death in 1861.  By doing so, the colors appear vibrant, and reflects what the designer was trying to achieve.  The design is almost square at 144 stitches wide by 145 stitches tall and is comprised of 45 DMC colors.

 



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CHRISTMAS CACTUS LILLY AND ROSES - $17 USD

This early 1850's patterns comes from a finished work in the seller's collection.  On the original the background was left unworked, which was popular at the time and is centered around a large Christmas Cactus and Lilly blooms with Roses and Trumpet flowers.  The design is almost square at 203 stitches wide by 197 stitches tall and uses 55 DMC colors to complete.

 



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GRUNTHALS 5699 - $11 USD

A pattern of a delicate sprig of  what appears to be nasturtium styled flowers was published shortly after the following design.  The pattern dates from the 1840s and follows the Audubon phase and could be used as a companion to Grunthals 5019 whish is shown below.  It is slightly larger 130 stitches wide by 130 stitches tall and uses 37 DMC colors.

 



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