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Austrian Peasant Embroidery
Austrian Peasant Embroidery
Article · 8 pages
An illustrated 1906 article from The International Studio by A. S. Levetus on the peasant embroidery of the Austrian Empire's provinces, including Moravia, Bohemia (Egerland), Carniola, Dalmatia, Herzegovina, Salzburg, Upper Austria and the Tyrol. It describes head-cloths, shirts, cuffs, caps, neckerchiefs, chalice covers and belts, along with their motifs, colours, stitches (cross, satin, plaited, drawn-thread, gold and pearl relief work), materials, and the customs attached to them. Twenty-one photographed figures show pieces from museum and private collections.
Austrian Peasant Lace
Austrian Peasant Lace
Article · 10 pages
A 1904 International Studio article by A. S. Levetus surveying the lace and whitework embroidery of peasant women in the Austrian Crown Lands (Dalmatia, Bohemia, Moravia, Wallachia, Slavonia, Tyrol, Ruthenia). It describes head-dresses, hoods, collars, churching shawls, bed curtains and sleeves, along with their motifs (heart, apple, rose, clover-leaf, cock) and their drawn-thread and cord-stitch techniques. Fifteen photographed examples, ranging from the 16th century to modern lace-school work, accompany the text.
Austrian Section at the Turin Exhibition
Austrian Section at the Turin Exhibition
Article · 6 pages
A 1902 International Studio article by A. S. Levetus reviewing the Austrian section at the Turin International Exhibition of decorative arts. It describes the Austrian pavilion and villa designed by Ludwig Baumann, furniture, glass, metalwork, enamel, leather and pyrogravure exhibits, and room interiors. Textile content is brief: cushions designed by Clara Aubert (who also hand-weaves), embroidery by Ida von Becker, and lace collars and a 'Sun' lace handkerchief from the Imperial School of Lace Making in Vienna and the lace school at Drosan, Bohemia.
Revival of Lace-Making in Hungary
Revival of Lace-Making in Hungary
Article · 6 pages
A 1911 article by A. S. Levetus on the revival of lace-making in Hungary, which began in 1906 through the efforts of Archduchess Isabella and Countess Ilona Batthyany. It covers the history of Hungarian embroidery, bobbin, drawn-thread and filet lace, and the introduction of needle-point lace (Halászer) by Prof. Arpád Dekáni. It also describes the organization of the Royal Lace Schools in Budapest, teacher training and provincial lace centers. Illustrated with halftones of needle-point and pillow lace by Dekáni, Örkény and Szendröi, and Gizella Mirkovszky, plus a soutache-embroidered cushion.
Some Modern Austrian Pillow and Point Lace
Some Modern Austrian Pillow and Point Lace
Article · 10 pages
Article from The International Studio (1903) on the revival and modernization of Austrian pillow and needle (point) lace. It traces the history of lace-making in the Erzgebirge, Tyrol and Bohemia, the role of Professor Storck and the Vienna Kunst Gewerbe Schule, and the new designs by Frau Hrdlicka, Fräulein Hofmanninger and others. Technical points covered include raised contours, the construction of holes in point lace, and the joining of stems in pillow lace. Illustrated with photographs of tablecloths, fans, collars and handkerchiefs executed by the Imperial Royal School of Lace-Making, Vienna.
State Schools for Lace-Making in Austria
State Schools for Lace-Making in Austria
Article · 12 pages
A 1904 article by A. S. Levetus describing the Austrian state-run lace schools (Fachschulen) and the Central Lace School in Vienna. It covers the social and economic need for home industries among poor rural women, the training of teachers, the elimination of middlemen, and the role of the Verein zur Hebung der Spitzen-Industrie. It also names the designers (Hofmanninger, Hrdlicka, Unger) and the regional schools such as Graslitz and Gossengrün. Illustrated with photographs of needle-point, pillow-lace and crochet collars, borders, a fan, drawn-thread work and blouse embroidery.
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