Ackermann's Repository printed over 160 Needlework Patterns from 1811 - 1828 in its monthly publications; due to the fact that embroidery work was a popular pastime for the genteel ladies of the day. Ackermann's also printed decorative patterns on occasion between the dates of 1816 and 1822 in lieu of the embroidery patterns for a change of pace. They started by printing 1 in 1816 and increased to as many as 8 in 1820; however the needlework patterns far suppressed and outlasted the popularity of the lesser known decorative patterns and by 1822 they only printed patterns for needlework.
Unfortunately, Ackermann's did not print much in the way of information or instruction on how these patterns were to be used. Either the ladies of the day would automatically know what to use them for or they were just pretty patterns to be used at will for those interested. A few of the decorative plates state they are for painted designs and the table of contents for several of the issues list Black and White Patterns for Inlaid Work or Ornamental Pattern.
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| Ackermann's Repository September 1819 issues had this lovely decorative pattern in it |
I only found 20 Decorative Patterns in the 20 years of Ackermann's Repository
versus over 160 Needlework Patterns that were published in those same issues.
This just goes to show how popular embroidery was over other creative pursuits.
None the less these bold patterns are quite striking and I will be using them to create some fun digital art in the near future, so I hope you enjoy having them available for your creative use as well.
Enjoy!
20 Authentic Regency Era Decorative Patterns
dating from 1816 - 1822
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| 1816 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| January 1817 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| February 1817 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| July 1819 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| September 1819 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| October 1819 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| October 1819 #2 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
There appear to be 2 patterns in October 1819 one right after the
table of contents and then at the very end of the issue
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| 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| May 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| June 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| July 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| August 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| September 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| October 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| December 1820 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| February 1821 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| May 1821 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| September 1821 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| December 1821 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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| July 1822 - Decorative Pattern from Ackermann's Repository |
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To see more here are the links for
To see more here are the links for
Ackermann's Repository embroidery patterns 1811 - 1828
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One of the things I like to do with decorative patterns such as these; is to create digital scrapbooking background papers. To show an example; I took the September 1819 design, stretched it in Photoshop and then played around with some blending modes and styles to create a background paper.
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| EKD created background using a Regency Pattern from 1819 |
This is my updated twist on an antique pattern. I'm sure the original artist would be amazed at what modern technology is like and that his/her pattern has found a new life nearly 200 years later.
I hope you have enjoyed this series on Ackermann's Patterns and that you join me again
for a new Ackermann's Repository adventure in the near future.
till we meet again...
Thanks for visiting me here at EKDuncan.blogspot.com
If you have enjoyed seeing these images from Ackermann's Repository
and would like the opportunity to see and read an original for yourself
they are are available on line at www.archive.org
Click HERE then choose the volume you are interested in.
You can then see and read them online or download
them to your computer for future reference.
Enjoy!
