Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 2 (recto) 1588

The *Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 2 (recto)* is a page from a book of embroidery patterns published in 1588 by Federico de Vinciolo (1582-1599). This page contains an introductory text which discusses the contents and audience of the book, which includes patterns for embroidery stitches, along with designs for a variety of decorative motifs. This particular book, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, was likely a popular resource for women interested in embroidery during the late 16th century.