The Edwardians were known for their lace dresses, lace shirts, lace blouses, lace underwear, lace doilies, and lace everything…. and here are some instructions and patterns for making lace!
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1892 Fashion Magazine – 10 scans from the Delineator
I’ve just started scanning the 1892 January edition of The Delineator by Butternick Publishing… and the women’s dress fashion illustrations are fascinating! It starts with the illustrated front cover of a Grecian woman, the back cover is a text advertisement for Pears soap. Inside the front cover, you can learn more about The Delineator: “Each issue contains [...]
Filet Crochet Patterns and the Back Pages from the July 1917 issue of The Modern Priscilla Magazine
Here are some housekeeping tips from 1917, as well as filet crochet patterns…. and alot of old advertisements! There are also even more recipes, an article on the nutritional value of eggs, and “Tested Household Devices” (featuring a vacuum insulated beverage container, and antiseptic nut cracker).
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