DMC “À Broder 25” – Vintage Embroidery Thread Skein – Dollfus, Mieg & Cie – Mercerised Cotton – 32 Metres – by DMC
DMC “À Broder 25” is a vintage embroidery thread produced by Dollfus, Mieg & Cie (DMC), the historic French manufacturer internationally recognised for its embroidery and needlework threads. This original skein retains its early black and silver label with the “Qualité Spéciale” designation, characteristic of mid-20th century DMC production before the modern branding era.
Manufactured in mercerised cotton, DMC À Broder 25 was designed for hand embroidery, monogramming, decorative needlework, whitework, and traditional textile crafts. The thread offers the smooth finish, strength, and colour stability for which vintage DMC embroidery threads remain highly regarded by embroiderers and textile conservators.
Each skein contains approximately 32 metres (35 yards) of embroidery thread and remains in unused vintage condition with its original label preserved. Such examples are increasingly difficult to find, particularly when retaining their complete original packaging.
Suitable for embroidery projects, cross stitch finishing, historical textile restoration, conservation work, vintage sewing collections, and the use of authentic period embroidery materials.
Details:
- Brand: DMC (Dollfus, Mieg & Cie)
- Origin: Made in France
- Period: circa 1950s–1960s
- Quantity: 2 matching skeins
- Color: 539
- Material: Mercerised Cotton Embroidery Thread
- Length: Approx. 32 metres (35 yards) per skein
- Thread Type: À Broder 25
- Use: Hand embroidery, monogramming, decorative needlework, textile restoration, conservation, vintage sewing projects
- Condition: Vintage – Good. Unused vintage stock (never stitched). Original labels and packaging preserved in very good condition. No issues noted at time of cataloguing; minor age-related traces may be present consistent with vintage condition
- Origin & Historical Note:Founded in Mulhouse, France, Dollfus, Mieg & Cie became one of the world’s most influential thread manufacturers. The DMC À Broder range was widely used throughout Europe for embroidery and decorative needlework and remains sought after today by embroiderers, collectors of vintage sewing supplies, and textile historians. Original skeins bearing the early Dollfus, Mieg & Cie branding represent an important part of DMC’s manufacturing heritage.
