Folded Paper Pattern for Embroidery with Design for Banner-Screen with Dahlia Motifs and a Butterfly
Designer Elvira Mary Courbould [E. M. C.] British
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Folded paper pattern for embroidery, part of a series of 12 that might have been part of a book of embroidery designs, possibly designed by Elvira Mary Courbould. This type of books would be purchased for women to engage in needlework activities and embroidery at the home, decorating a variety of textiles for interiors or to be used in the making of dresses for the members of the household. This plate, titled "Dahlia: Banner-Screen" contains a design for a banner screen with three bundles with dahlia motifs, some with only leaves and others with leaves and flowers, and a small flying butterfly with open wings towards the left of the design.
