{"product_id":"ancien-journal-broderie-le-journal-des-brodeuses-1953-motif-vintage-lyon","title":"Vintage embroidery magazine Le Journal des Brodeuses 1953 vintage pattern Lyon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is an original copy of the professional journal \"Le Journal des Brodeuses\" (The Embroiderers' Journal), dated March 1, 1953, 38th year, number 1. Intended for professional and amateur embroiderers, this periodical was published in Lyon by F. Laurent, 22 rue d’Algérie. The richly illustrated black and white cover, featuring floral motifs, displays elegant and ornate typography characteristic of mid-20th-century graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front page prominently features the title \"Le Journal des Brodeuses\" surrounded by a detailed floral frame, with several visible inscriptions including the publisher's address and subscription rates for France and abroad. The journal states that it is provisionally published on the 1st of each month. The table of contents, located on the left, lists the sections and patterns offered in this issue: alms bag, motifs for armbands, sheets, nightgowns, slips, blouses, lingerie, towels, alphabets for tablecloths, monograms, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower part of the page, several religious embroidery patterns are depicted, including crosses, ears of wheat, chalices, and floral ornaments. These designs are intended for reproduction on liturgical textiles or household linen. The precise lines and geometric structure of the motifs attest to the quality of the patterns offered by this specialized periodical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire journal shows an antique patina, with a cream\/brownish tint typical of old paper. Traces of wear and stains are visible, notably a browned area on the fold to the left and some scattered small marks on the page. The upper edges show slight yellowing due to age, without affecting the readability of the texts or the sharpness of the illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout, typical of professional publications of the 1950s, highlights both the graphic richness of the motifs and the clarity of practical information for embroidery. This issue constitutes a valuable testimony to French textile know-how and the decorative trends of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, with visible signs of wear, stains, and patina on the cover. The whole remains perfectly legible and usable for documentary or decorative purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Le Journal des Brodeuses, founded in Lyon, accompanied generations of professional and amateur embroiderers in France, publishing original patterns and alphabets each month for the creation of household linen, liturgical garments, or trousseaux. It reflects the importance of the Lyon textile industry in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in antique documents and heritage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old embroidery journal, vintage embroidery magazine, religious embroidery motif, Lyon textile press, 1950s embroiderer periodical, French embroidery document, antique embroidery pattern, Le Journal des Brodeuses, professional embroidery review, embroidery magazine France, alms bag motif, liturgical embroidery journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243897082183,"sku":"50347-4ec0acad-f180-42db-a900-c156cf34422f-PA0.47","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_1fcfe05f-3144-4fcf-8866-ca5db6c09ddb.jpg?v=1782614618","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancien-journal-broderie-le-journal-des-brodeuses-1953-motif-vintage-lyon","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}