Author: MLLE LA FONTAINE
Title: Knitting for the Million> easy instructions for new and elegant patterns. [No. 1] [all published?]
Description: J. Watson, c. 1850. 32mo. pp. 30, [2]> 2 illustrations. Self-wrappered and unstitched as issued. Middle pages torn with no loss. Rare, with the V&A as the only location [for this part only]. A series of patterns for cap, polka dresses, scarves, shawles, muffs, muffatees, purses, etc. Mlle la Fontaine also offered twenty pounds worh of prizes, to be given as premiums for the best patterns for knitting> the prizes included five handsome lady's writing desks worth two pounds each and fifty minor prizes worth four shillings each.

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