| This section includes a small collection of weaving-related publications which are written in Danish, Swedish and/or Finnish. They will be made available for viewing by appointment only. |
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| Finnish Linen Weaves: |
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| File folder of photocopies depicting various weaves and pattern drafts. |
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| Woven Patterned Fabrics: |
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| A description of this publication which has been pasted on the inside cover is dated 1950 and describes the book as a “Finnish classic, which has received rave reviews.” It contains designs, diagrams and weaving drafts for looms with 4 to 12 harnesses. |
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| Danish Patterns for Handlooms: |
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| A loose-leaf folder containing pattern-weaving drafts with introductory instructions written in both Danish and English. Dated February, 1957. |
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| Swedish Patterns and Designs: |
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| Portfolio 4, consisting of pattern drafts and designs for decorative fabrics: cushions, tablerunners, tablecloths. Compiled by the Swedish Homecraft Society, dated 1951, translated into English by Frances Van Hall. |
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| We Weave For The Home: |
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| Rough translation for a hardcover pattern book for upholstery fabric, dated September, 1954, written in Swedish. |
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| Rug and Carpet Patterns Sample Book: |
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| A catalogue, all in color, distributed by a Swedish manufacturer, depicting samples of their stock. |
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| New Rag Rugs: |
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| Finnish Text, Helsinki, 1966. Hand-sketched rug patterns, accompanied by colored drawings of same. |
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| Basic Handweaving: |
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| Danish Text. The forward, roughly translated, indicates that this is a basic handweaving book. Contains many interesting illustrations and photographs pertaining to same. |
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| Swedish copyright |
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