Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage Knitting, Crochet, and Sewing Pattern Books and Booklets

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Diverse collection of early to mid-20th century knitting, crochet, lace making, sewing, and embroidery pattern books and instructional booklets. Included are titles such as Bernat Handicrafter Book No. 57, Monarch Crochet Gift Book No. 98, Howdy Doody and Clarabel Puppet Mitten Kit, Richardson's Tatting Book No. 7, Coats & Clark's 100 Embroidery Stitches Book No. 150, Royal Society Knitting copyrighted 1919, Minerva Book on Cottons Vol. 316, Clark's O.N.T. Sewing Book for Children's Clothes Book No. 14, and several others featuring men's, women’s, and children's fashions, as well as specialized chair sets and runners. Some booklets display period-specific graphics, cover prices, and unique instructional content, highlighting needlework trends and techniques from the early 20th century to the 1960s. This group offers both collectors and historical craft enthusiasts a glimpse into the design and textile practices of the era, with many pieces retaining original prices and publisher information, indicative of their time.

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