Various authors

Modern Embroidery. An Illustrated Quarterly Magazine. August Number, 1899

Lynn, MA, Modern Embroidery Publishing Co, 1899. Wraps. Wraps. 16 pp. Illustrations throughout. A single issue of this magazine devoted to the art of embroidery, including instructions for home decorations such as a violet centerpiece, sofa pillows, buttercup tray cloth, etc. And since apparently embroidery was so popular in 1899, this issue features an article on crochet and crocheting, providing a pattern and instructions, lest anyone forget how to crochet! GOOD condition. Moderate toning and minor soiling to the covers. Minor chipping and tearing along the spine. Minor creasing at the corners. Good .

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Book number: 020359

Catalogue: Knitting/Needlecraft

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Barnes, Sarah (designer and editor)

Columbia Yarn Book. Men's and Boys' Wear. Manual of Knitting and Crocheting. Volume 40

Philadelphia, Wm. H. Horstmann Company. Original Wraps. Circa 1932. Original wraps. 88 pages. With black and white photos throughout. A book of knitting and crochet patterns for robes, gloves, sweaters, cardigans, vests and other items of clothing for men and boys. GOOD+ condition. Minor soiling and general uneven fading to the covers. Lower corner creased and wrinkled. Minor wrinkling to the page corners on the interior. Previous owner's name in ink at the top front cover. Good .

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Book number: 004331

Catalogue: Knitting/Needlecraft

Keywords: Noisbn Knitting Crocheting

Fuchs, Hilde

Learn to Knit and Crochet Fashions in Wool. Volume 106

Eastchester, NY, Fashions in Wool, Publisher, 1964. Wraps. Black and white photo illustrated wraps. 24 pp. including covers. Black and white illustrations and photos throughout. A guide for beginners to knitting and crocheting, providing instructions on the various knit and crochet stitches, casting on, binding off, etc. With a few patterns for cardigans, a pullover and stole, in the rear. GOOD condition. Heavy wrinkling and creasing to the rear cover. General fading and some toning. Minor soiling, wrinkling and creasing. Good .

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Book number: 016562

Catalogue: Knitting/Needlecraft

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No author given

Ladies' Columbia Crocheted Vest Crochet Pattern

No Place, Columbia Yarns, Presumed Publisher. Wraps. No place or date. Perhaps early 1900s. Single sheet, folded into four pages. Illustration of a young woman wearing the crocheted vest under a waistcoat, with a tie visible at her collar. She also holds a golf club. A promotional crochet pattern issued by Columbia Yarns, providing instructions on crocheting a vest. Presumably issued to stockists of the yarn, with the stamp, F.S. Smith and Co. Of Garder, Maine on the lower front cover. GOOD condition. Several fold creases present. Minor soiling and toning. A few small chips and tears present along the upper extremity. Good .

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Book number: 019179

Catalogue: Knitting/Needlecraft

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