Les petits alphabets du brodeur Pl.18
1880
Imagine needing a fancy monogram for your handkerchief in the 1880s—this chart is your go-to catalog! Édouard Guichard designed this 'Petit Alphabet' specifically for embroiderers, drawing heavy inspiration from 16th-century flourishes. The stark white letters pop against the dark background, looking almost like chalk on a blackboard or intricate lace patterns waiting to be stitched. Notice the giant W, X, Y, and Z framing the smaller grid? They show off the most elaborate, vine-like details, proving that even the end of the alphabet deserves a grand finale.
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