457 - Gold-embossed paper. Gold embellishments (title page). Anonymous pattern book containing approximately 300 appliqués—some consisting of multiple parts—made of embossed gold paper. Germany, ca. 1920–30. 17 cardboard sheets, printed on both sides, 32.5 x 23.5 cm. Contemporary half-linen binding (stained and bumped, somewhat loose, felt-tip pen title on the spine).

Gold-embossed paper. Gold embellishments (title page). Anonymous pattern book containing approximately 300 appliqués—some consisting of multiple parts—made of embossed gold paper. Germany, ca. 1920–30. 17 cardboard sheets, printed on both sides, 32.5 x 23.5 cm. Contemporary half-linen binding (stained and bumped, somewhat loose, felt-tip pen title on the spine). A rich collection of appliqués for albums, boxes, greeting cards, envelopes, etc. Includes number sequences, entire alphabets, small frames, and numerous figurative motifs such as leaves, birds, bells, crosses, crucifixes, hearts, mirrors, crowns, clover leaves, butterflies, horseshoes, angels, anchors, pairs of wings, even bicycles, spinning wheels, musical instruments, and lorgnons. The patterns are labeled in print and include quantity specifications. - Two patterns have sections cut out on the reverse side (one of which is still included separately), slightly stained, but generally in good condition.