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How To Eat Dandelions In 1918
Fresh, young dandelion leaves are delicious in salad and it sometimes seems as though other people are re-discovering the simple beauty of the dandelion as…
The Mystery of the Skeleton in Armor
What came to be known as the “Skeleton in Armor” was discovered in Fall River, Massachusetts in the early 1830s. Many believed it was the…
How To Wear A Veil In 1912
In 1912, there were fashion rules on what type of veil a person could wear. Black veils were a main staple, whereas only certain people…
10 Strange Beliefs Once Held By Thieves And Burglars
Common theft and burglarizing was once a real occupation with its own set of strange beliefs and superstitions passed down through families and underground organizations….
Veil Fashions From 1913
Veil fashions, what to do and not do, were all the talk in the early 1900s. From Paris to the United States, women wore veils…
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…
