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2,286 Traditional Stencil Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

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Masterfully executed designs in reproductions of two rare catalogs: ornamental borders, corners and frames with intricate floral and foliated patterns, architectural ornaments and design elements, religious symbols and figures, animals, mosaics, landscapes, much more. Invaluable to artists and craftspeople working with textiles, wallpaper and other decorative items.

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From: Amazon Posted: May 12, 2007 Type: User Review lovei it

I know that people have been complaining about how some of the stencils are too small and become unclear when blown up. They have a few other issues, too.
Here's the thing: the book has over 2,000 great stencils that are perfectly legible....
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 10, 2007 Type: User Review excellent

This is a wonderful resource for design ideas! I use elements of these stencils as patterns for guitar inlays. The copyright info on the inside cover is generous allowing use of the patterns, "free and without special permission." in certain...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 03, 2006 Type: User Review Historical and not useful

If you are a craftperson, do not buy this book, though pictoral, it is more historical and you need a magnifying glass to see some of the stencils.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 03, 2006 Type: User Review Great Resource for Designers

This book is chock full of great Victorian design. It has cartouches (ornamental borders), patterns, single filligree elements, and the best part is that they are all royalty free. You will need to scan the elements and clean them up a bit, but...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 07, 2005 Type: User Review Useful for engraving

I use these stencils as layouts for gun engraving. While many designs are too small and lack enough detail to be able to reproduce (about 30%) most are of good quality and detail. It's a great value for the price and I strongly recommend it as an...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 12, 2005 Type: User Review Circa 1918 & 1920 Stencil Design Resource

2289 Traditional Stencil Designs is the reprinting of two catalogues (circa 1918 & 1920) from "Excelsior" Fresco Stencils. It is a rich resource of ornamental motifs providing an invaluable record of American decorative tastes during the first...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 03, 1998 Type: User Review Good Resorce book for Victorian stencil designs

This book has many beautiful stencil designs and is a good resource book for the professional stenciler. The designs are all copy right free. The only complaint I have is that some of the designs are printed very small and it can be quite...
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