London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1966. 2nd printing. Original wraps. Very Good. 40pp; 30 full-page illustrations, some color. First published in 1950, this exhibition guide covers the seven tapestry cartoons loaned to the Museum by Queen Victoria. 7" x 9.5". (more information)

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NY H.E. Verran Co. 1916., 1916. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial covers bit worn, contents in very good condition. 9.75" x 6.75" 48pp Has directons for crocheting a candlestick, lampshades, bedroom set, scarf, bathroom set, boudoir cap, nightgown yoke, etc. Illustrated by illus throughout from photos. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Spool Cotton Co., 1942. Third Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 50pp; illus from photographs and drawings. Begins with the Consumer's Victory Pledge: "Buy carefully, take good care of the things I have, waste nothing." Offers "ways to teach an old wardrobe new tricks" by mending, patching, altering and restyling, including "how to convert a man's suit into a woman's suit" and "reclaiming" used wool, plus instructions for crocheting hats, etc. 10.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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USA: Spool Cotton Co., 1938. Second Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 30pp; illus throughout, some color. Contains directions for making "decorative crochet ensembles for every room in your house" to fit various interior styles. 10.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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Spool Cotton Co., 1942. Third Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Red-white-blue paper covers. 50pp; illus throughout from photographs. Inside the cover is the "Consumer's Victory Pledge" to buy carefully, take care of things, and waste nothing. Topics include: what you need in your sewing basket; how to mend, patch, alter and restyle clothing; how to convert men's suits to women's suits; making children's clothes; creating hats; using odds and ends; etc. Has many photo-illustrations and patterns. 10.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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NY: Praeger, 1969. First US Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Dust jacket is lightly soiled and chipped. 285pp, index. Comprehensive survey of the history and growth of the lace industries worldwide after the French Revolution. 9.5" x 6". (more information)

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