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The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work comprising directions and patterns for working in applique bead work braiding canvas work knitting netting tatting worsted work quilting patchwork. Illustrated with 262 engravings. Compiled from the best authorities.
186154214Philadelphia: J. W. Bradley 1861. 8vo pp. 240; frontispiece and a profusion of illustrations throughout text; original brown cloth stamped in gilt on spine the covers ruled in blind surrounding a central blindstamp in the shape of a small handled purse the title stamped in blind in the center; one crack at the base of the spine extremities a little rubbed; all else very good. This copy with the ownership signature of one Nellie Marshall Hobart Del. Co. N.Y. An invaluable guide to the activities costumes and accessories of women in the US just before the Civil War. First published in 1859 the book was still in print in the 1890s. <br/><br/> J. W. Bradley hardcover books
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