NEEDLECRAFT, MAY 1928

Object/Artifact

Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"NEEDLECRAFT," MAY 1928

Entry/Object ID

2001.203.1.2

Description

Color: Black; Brown; Green; Pink; Red; Yellow "Needlecraft," May 1928 issue. The front cover has the title, month and year of the issue, its price, and the address label at the top. Below this is a color image of a young girl sewing while seated on a bench under a tree with a cat laying next to her. Articles concern making basket weaving; lace-trimmed doilies; floral-design decorated linens; butterfly design three-piece doily sets; decorative stitches in embroidery; linens for baby bedding; food recipes; summer curtains for home; home entertaining; clothes making for women and children; and frame work. There are many illustrations, both photographs and drawings or other types and there are many advertisements throughout the 38-page document. In fair condition, the item has cover creases, light soiling and a few small tears; small spine losses; minor page discoloration; and overall wear.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Sewing, Needlework, Embroidery, Interior decoration

Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Magazines (periodicals), Needlecraft Publishing Company, Punched work, Clothing and dress, Cookery, American, Recipes, House furnishings, House linens

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Magazines (Periodicals)