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Dresser Scarf And Apron Embroidery Patterns From 1912
The dresser scarf and apron embroidery patterns were originally published in 1912. The instructions read: This very attractive dresser scarf is easily made and most…
Top 10 Brutal Nineteenth Century Shark Attacks
The majestic shark commands respect and, with that, plenty of fear. Shark attacks on people have been happening ever since the first person decided to…
Crochet Handkerchief Edgings From 1917
Early 20th century handkerchiefs were delicate works of art, individualized by caring, loving hands. These crochet edging patterns were originally published in a newspaper in…
Embroidery Pattern For Decorated Collar From 1918
Patterns for decorated collars were published in numerous newspapers in the early 1900s. The collars were part of the fashion and even a social symbol,…
Design For Embroidered Bags From 1909
The pattern and embroidery design for carry bags was originally published in 1909. Design for Embroidered Bags Text reads: I don’t like to be a…
Bulgarian Peasant Paper Dolls
The following Bulgarian peasant paper dolls were originally published in 1914. According to the instruction, children are supposed to glue the image to cardboard (or…
How to Make an Old Fashioned Scrapbook
The following illustrations and instructions for making a scrapbook were originally published in 1916. Homemade Scrapbooks The covers of your scrapbook may be of cardboard…
How to Build a Booth for the Fair
The following illustrations and instructions for building a booth for a fair were originally published in 1915. The original article talks about this project as…
How to Make an Old Fashioned Skate Sail
Skate sailing was very popular in the 1920s and, apparently, there was quite a few people who still do it today. The instructions below were…
How to Make an Old Fashioned Box Desk
Our recent ancestors were able to make the niftiest items from almost anything, including this box desk from a wooden packing case. The directions below…
