Object Number: Na42

Collection: Applied Art

Object Name: pattern, needlework

Description: Printed design in colours on squared paper for Berlin woolwork; repeating border design of stylised iris and tulip flowers on scrolling green meanders, geometric cross-on-star motif in centre of each section. Inscribed across top: 'YOUNG LADIES' JOURNAL DESIGN IN BERLIN WORK FOR FENDER STOOL, WALL BASKET, OR BORDER. NOVEMBER 1ST 1873. ' across bottom: ' Messrs J.BEDFORD & Co.,186 Regent Street, and 46 Goodge Street, Tottenham Court Road, supply the materials for working the above design // for Fender Stool for 7/6; Silk for lightest shades 2/- extra. Messrs. J.B.& Co. beg to inform the subscribers to The Young Ladies' Journal // that they undertake to supply an Inlaid Walnut Mount for same, for 18/9; and carved ditto 40/. ' Also views of an 'Inlaid Walnut Fender-stool Mount, 18/9.' and a 'Carved Walnut Fender-stool Mount, 40/- '.