Sugar Plum Pattern Book by Wilton is a 1972 Wilton Enterprises cake decorating pattern folder with oversized loose pattern sheets for cakes, lettering, lace work, Color Flow designs, and special occasion decorating.
The printed index lists 74 original patterns, including Butterfly Cake, Love Cake, Daisy Cake, Rose Cake, Flower Medallion Cake, wedding designs, zodiac cakes, seasonal cakes, lettering, Australian lace, and South African lace. The large black line drawings were made for decorators to trace or follow while working. This copy is being offered as found. The individual sheets have not been counted against the full index, so completeness is not confirmed.
Details
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Item: Cake decorating pattern book and loose pattern folder
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Title: Sugar Plum Pattern Book
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Author: Wilton, as printed on the cover
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Illustrator: not confirmed from photos
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Publisher: Wilton Enterprises, Inc.
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Publication Year: 1972
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Edition and Printing: not confirmed from photos
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Format and Binding: Oversized paper folder containing loose full size visual pattern sheets
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Dust Jacket: Not applicable
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Pages: Total sheet count not confirmed. Printed index lists 74 original patterns.
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Genre: Cake decorating, baking reference, pattern and template book
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Language: English
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ISBN: not confirmed from photos
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Dimensions: Folder 12 x 9.5 inches. Individual visual sheets approximately 11 x 8.5 inches.
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: The folder and pattern sheets remain usable and readable with noticeable storage wear and age.
- Pattern drawings shown are dark, crisp, and easy to follow.
- No writing is visible on the photographed pattern sheets.
- The printed index and numerous loose pattern sheets remain with the folder.
- Large format sheets are useful for tracing and traditional cake decorating work.
Issues / Wear
- The outer folder shows edge wear, bent corners, creasing, surface marks, and age discoloration.
- Pattern sheets show minor yellowing and light handling wear.
- One folder corner has a visible bend and small crease.
- Exact completeness has not been verified. The sheets are included as found and have not been counted against the 74 pattern index.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Wilton published pattern books like this as practical working tools for home and professional cake decorators before downloadable templates became commonplace.
The oversized line drawings suit bakers interested in traditional Color Flow work, lace designs, lettering, wedding cakes, and 1970s decorating techniques.
This folder is especially interesting for its broad printed index of 74 designs ranging from flowers and zodiac cakes to holidays and wedding patterns.
It is the sort of reference that works equally well in a Wilton collection or back at the decorating table.
