Victorian Era (1840–1900)
Patterns from the Victorian era, including one of the earliest crochet books in English (1847).
Victorian needlework, 1840–1900
From Miss Lambert's My Crochet Sampler (1847), one of the earliest crochet books in English, to 1886 lace edgings, Briggs transfer designs and 1878 monograms, these books show how Victorian makers worked.
Victorian Era (1840–1900): questions & answers
What is the oldest book in the archive?
My Crochet Sampler by Miss Lambert, published in 1847, one of the earliest crochet books in English.
Do Victorian patterns use modern stitch names?
Not always. Victorian books often use period names; each Archive Edition includes a guide to the terms used.