{"product_id":"ancien-journal-broderie-le-journal-des-brodeuses-1954-motifs-vintage-lyon","title":"Vintage embroidery magazine Le Journal des Brodeuses 1954 vintage patterns Lyon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is an old copy of the periodical entitled \u003cb\u003eLe Journal des Brodeuses\u003c\/b\u003e, identified as a professional embroidery journal. The cover, richly illustrated with black and white floral motifs in an ornate typographic style, clearly displays the year 1954 and issue number 675. The header features a decorative composition of flowers and foliage, framing the title in stylized letters, typical of mid-20th-century embroidery publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the central part, several embroidery patterns are printed, including stylized butterflies, floral borders, and geometric grid patterns, intended to be copied or transferred onto fabric. The table of contents visible on the left lists the various uses for the patterns: bodices, tablecloths, napkins, sheets, cradles, samplers, monograms, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prints are of great finesse, with sharp details in the drawing of the flowers and borders, demonstrating the graphic quality of this specialized publication. The publisher's address, \"22, rue d'Algérie, Lyon,\" is clearly legible, as are the names of the editorial staff. The selling price (France: 30 fr., Abroad: 35 fr.) is indicated at the top of the page, attesting to the national and international distribution of the journal at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper shows a typical beige patina of old publications, with discreet horizontal fold marks, but no major tears or prominent stains are visible on this side. The print remains high contrast, and all inscriptions are legible. The mention \"Do not cut this issue\" is printed in the left margin, highlighting the utilitarian and preservative nature of the work for embroiderers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, arrangement of motifs, and typography clearly place this periodical in the aesthetic of the 1950s, a period when domestic embroidery was still widely practiced in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The journal shows a slight patina of use and original folds, but remains complete and perfectly legible on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nLe Journal des Brodeuses, founded in Lyon, accompanied several generations of French embroiderers with its original patterns and technical advice. In the mid-20th century, Lyon was a major center for textile publishing and embroidery, with many specialized publications distributed throughout France and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping, professional packaging adapted to the preservation of old documents. AFW guarantees a reliable and secure shopping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old embroidery journal, vintage embroidery pattern, embroiderers' periodical, Le Journal des Brodeuses, Lyon textile edition, bodice motif, 1950s embroidery pattern, France embroidery magazine, old embroidery pattern, French embroidery magazine, floral embroidery motifs, ancient embroidery publication\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244372808007,"sku":"50364-2dc78c9a-a086-4977-aa07-7959044181b6-PA0.47","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_5f7bdd61-795b-4039-b387-c80642a25a19.jpg?v=1782624813","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancien-journal-broderie-le-journal-des-brodeuses-1954-motifs-vintage-lyon","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}