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Crochet Doily In Filet Mesh From 1912
Below is the pattern for a crochet doily in filet mesh. The pattern was originally printed in a newspaper in 1912. Crochet Doily In Filet…
Floral Embroidery Sprays From 1915
Below are several floral embroidery sprays that were originally published in 1915. Directions read: I have furnished you with a half dozen small floral designs…
Table Runner Embroidery Pattern From 1916
This pattern for a table runner was originally published in 1916. Directions: This is a simple and attractive embroidery design for a table runner and…
Recipe For Boiled Tongue From 1907
Boiled tongue has fallen out of favor in the United States since the early 1900s, but it is still sold in some grocery stores across…
Recipes For Perfume And Aromatic Vinegars From 1902
The following perfume and aromatic vinegar recipes were originally published in 1902. The article is placed here for historical research only. The Health Giving Properties…
Embroidery Design For Child’s Dress From 1915
The embroidery design below was originally published in a newspaper in 1915. The description reads: The accompanying design is to be embroidered on a separate…
Towel Embroidery Pattern From 1915
The embroidery pattern below was for towels and guest towels. The pattern was originally printed in 1915. The text reads: Today’s illustration below is an…
How To Make An Embroidered Ornamental Box
The following instructions and illustrations for an embroidered ornamental box were originally published in 1908. Pretty Box Ornamented With Embroidery Linen with Wadded Silk of…
How Different Scents Were Made In 1907
A scent is not always what it seems, according to this article from 1907 that explains how different scents were combined to mock the scents…
How They Stenciled Designs On Wood, Leather, And Walls In 1906
Have you ever wanted to stencil designs on woods, leather, walls, or fabrics? The article below, published originally in 1906, explains how this was done…
