A Victorian Hand PenwiperThis Victorian hand penwiper uses a shape Victorians loved to use. The hand motif was often used on calling cards as well as made in metal as a clip to hold papers, etc. together. Here they combined this popular design with a penwiper - a necessity of the day.This is a fun item that would look wonderful on your desk or writing table! A Victorian Gift - Hand Penwiper Click on picture to see more detail.
Cut the shape of the cuff in two pieces, either both of black velvet, or one of velvet and one of fancy material for the wrong side. Work on the motto, "No hands should be idle," to the black velvet with chalk beads. On the wrong side, stitch the two cuff pieces together, and turn them. Before attaching them to the hand, cut four pieces out of fancy material a little smaller and notch the edges. Sew these first to the hand, and the ornamental piece over them. Then run on two pieces of blond lace, one each way at the wrist of the hand, in the way shown in the figure above, and between them place a row of passementerie. For more Victorian Gifts, see:Guitar Pin Holder Mandolin Pin Holder Turkish Slipper Thimble and Bodkin Holder Fish Pincushion Bellows Bodkin and Pin Holder Wheelbarrow Pincushion Return to top of Hand Penwiper page. Return to Victorian Christmas page. Return to Home page. |
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