De kleine alfabetten van de bontmaker Pl.09
1880
Édouard Guichard’s 1880 illustration serves a dual purpose: it’s a sassy feminist statement and a practical guide for needleworkers. The top text, a quote by Delphine Gay, declares that in France, 'everything is done by [women] or for them,' despite appearances. Below, the letters C, H, I, and J are rendered in elaborate paisley and floral motifs, designed as patterns for embroiderers to stitch. It’s a charming reminder that 19th-century 'women's work' often hid sharp social commentary within the stitches.
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