{"product_id":"ancien-journal-le-journal-des-brodeuses-1949-broderie-vintage-motif","title":"Old magazine Le Journal des Brodeuses 1949 vintage embroidery pattern","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 magazine \"Le Journal des Brodeuses\" (The Embroiderers' Journal), dated July 1, 1949 (year clearly indicated at the top of the cover). It is issue number 652, as specified in the upper right corner. This specialized periodical, published in Lyon by F. Laurent, was intended for embroiderers and textile professionals. The cover features an elaborate black and white floral ornamentation, typical of French publications from the first half of the 20th century, with elegant initials and a structured layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe journal offers ready-to-use embroidery patterns, illustrated here by two large bib patterns with scalloped edges, accompanied by delicate drawings of butterflies, flowers, and geometric ornaments. Instructions and captions are printed in black, as is the decorative frieze framing the page. A table of contents is visible in the lower left, mentioning various textile projects: bibs, table runner, pillowcase, sheet, festoon, tea towel, bodice, lingerie, embroidered alphabets, and monograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has an ivory to yellowed tint, typical of old prints, showing signs of natural wear: noticeable creases, small stains, and slightly dog-eared corners, without affecting the legibility of the patterns or texts. The illustrations are clear and precise, characteristic of the graphic expertise of the 1940s. The publisher's address, 22 rue d’Algérie in Lyon, is clearly indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper part of the journal displays the subscription rates of the time, in francs, as well as the mention of the medal and diploma obtained at the Lyon Exhibition in 1913, testifying to the professional recognition of this publication. The note \"Do not cut this issue\" on the left margin is also visible, emphasizing the document's integrity for embroidery purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue, with its technical drawings and retro aesthetic, constitutes an authentic testimony to the art of French embroidery in the late 1940s. It offers both a source of graphic inspiration and a documentary object for the history of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of signs of use, small stains, creases, and wear on the edges. The whole remains legible and usable for consultation or decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Le Journal des Brodeuses, founded at the end of the 19th century, was a long-standing reference for embroidery workshops in France. Each month, it offered original patterns and technical advice, contributing to the transmission and modernization of textile know-how across several generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packed and shipped quickly by a professional seller, accustomed to handling old and fragile documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old embroidery journal, vintage embroidery magazine, retro embroidery pattern, Lyon embroidery magazine, embroidered bib pattern, Le Journal des Brodeuses 1949, old textile press, embroidery motif, embroidery pattern, embroidery magazine, old French embroidery, paper embroidery document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244328440135,"sku":"50357-5c18a133-5f8c-427d-aacd-a7233749c233-PA0.47","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_d7160ed9-93d0-4cec-adf2-184dfef083a2.jpg?v=1782620615","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancien-journal-le-journal-des-brodeuses-1949-broderie-vintage-motif","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}