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Sistema Santa scrapbook, 1932

 

Summary

Creator:
Sánchez de Corao, Santa
Abstract:
The Sistema Santa scrapbook, 1932 is an illustrated guide to the Santa System of machine embroidery (bordados a maquina) from Havana, Cuba. It teaches the theoretical and practical method of the Santa System for the art of cutting, making, and decorating clothing. The scrapbook contains scraps of fabric with stitching patterns and appliques. Santa Sánchez de Corao created this scrapbook in 1932. In 1950, a work with a similar title under the name Santa Sánchez Alles was entered into the Intellectual Property Registry in Cuba and in 1947, Sánchez co-led an exhibit in the Marianao municipality of Havana, Cuba showcasing dressmaking and sewing.
Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
Spanish; Castilian
Preferred citation:

Sistema Santa scrapbook, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Background

Scope and content:

The Sistema Santa scrapbook, 1932 is an illustrated guide to the Santa System of machine embroidery (bordados a maquina) from Havana, Cuba. It teaches the theoretical and practical method of the Santa System for the art of cutting, making, and decorating clothing. The scrapbook contains scraps of fabric with stitching patterns and appliques.

Biographical / historical:

Santa Sánchez de Corao created this scrapbook in 1932. In 1950, a work with a similar title under the name Santa Sánchez Alles was entered into the Intellectual Property Registry in Cuba and in 1947, Sánchez co-led an exhibit in the Marianao municipality of Havana, Cuba showcasing dressmaking and sewing.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Gary Monroe in 2019 (Accession no. CFM2024_05)
Processing information:

Processed by and finding aid prepared by Chloe Lanham in 2026.

Arrangement:

This collection consists of a single item.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The entire collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

Sistema Santa scrapbook, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Location of this collection:
John C. Hitt Library
12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2
Orlando
FL
32816-8030
USA