Les petits alphabets du brodeur Pl.16

1880

In 1880, if you wanted to monogram your linens with serious style, you'd consult a pattern book like this. Édouard Guichard designed these swirling, frost-like letters specifically for embroiderers, turning the alphabet into a garden of vines and flourishes. The stark white against the dark blue background mimics the look of silver thread on velvet, a popular luxury aesthetic of the Victorian era. It’s a fascinating glimpse into a world where patience and needlepoint were the ultimate status symbols, and even a simple 'C' or 'M' required an artist's touch.

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