Full-sized patterns traced in New England homes and stencils from early coverlets, together with complete directions showing how anyone can use them with ease.

Uses photographs and text to illustrate the variety of stencils used as decorative art during the early nineteenth century

Fifty-four full-size stencils include flowers, leaves, acorns, vines, willows, fruit compositions, and other authentic designs.

A generously illustrated survey of an important post-revolutionary American decorative art form.