Attractive selection of illustrations, reprinted from rare late-19th-century German collection of designs for surface decoration, textiles, other uses. Includes 124 stylized representations of lush blossoms, tropical fruits, and graceful foliage. Inspirational, royalty-free, low-cost sourcebook for artists and craftworkers.
Treasury of Flower Designs for Artists, Embroiderers and Craftsmen by Susan Gaber A hundred garden favorites rendered in black-and-white line illustrations will suggest numerous design and artistic uses. Amaryllis, anemone, begonia, cinquefoil, peony, snapdragon flow and weave, many forming borders and frames.
Decorative Plant and Flower Studies for Artists and Craftsmen by J. Foord Treasury of 88 royalty-free drawings of 40 plants and flowers — Daffodil, Apple and other more or less familiar species — distinguished by their grace, impeccable draftsmanship, and botanical accuracy.
400 Floral Motifs for Designers, Needleworkers and Craftspeople by Briggs & Co., Carol Belanger Grafton Treasury of rare Victorian-era designs for borders, wreaths, cushion squares, sprays, and other projects. Patterns for verbena, strawberry, lily, many more.
Victorian Foliage Designs by James K. Colling 300 black-and-white foliage designs. Based on painted motifs found in woven textiles, woodcarvings, iron- and stonework, the lovely images depict leaves from oak to thistle, as well as designs incorporating fruits, flowers, and animals.
Plants & Flowers as Ornament CD-ROM and Book by Th. M. M. van Grieken From a rare 19th-century volume of botanical art come these extraordinary floral images. More than 300 colorful, finely detailed decorations include both fanciful and realistic motifs that will lend enchantment to any project.
