SEWING MATERIALS

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

SEWING MATERIALS

Entry/Object ID

94.28.1.1

Description

Book: WOMAN'S INSTITUTE LIBRARY OF DRESSMAKING - SEWING MATERIALS - VOLUME 1, by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (Scranton, PA: Press International Textbook Company, 1926), 285 pp. The book has a blue fabric hardcover, with gold spine print, thread binding, a few illustrations, and many photographs. Part of a series on dressmaking, this book is the first volume of an unknown number dealing with sewing materials and techniques. In good condition with some discoloration on the pages, light fading of text on the cover spine, and minor wear on the corner covers. This book is slated for deaccessioning and is stored in the Workman House SW Room.

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Sewing

Search Terms

Documentary Artifact, Books, Press International Textbook Company, Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, Textile crafts

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Books