The ladies' guide to needlework
Subtitle: a gift for the industrious, containing instructions in canvas work, knitting, netting, and crochet work, millinery and mantua-making, embroidery and applique ; illustrated with numerous engravings.
Publisher: Published by W.A. Leary
Published: 1850
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
Subjects: Needlework -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Embroidery -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Sewing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Knitting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Crocheting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Other titles: Lady's guide to embroidery and applique; Lady's work-box companion; Lady's self-instructor in millinery; Instruction in knitting, netting and crochet work
Notes: Fisher copy: With bookseller's label, "Wm. Minifie & Co., Booksellers, No. 114 Balto St., Baltimore", on inside front cover.
Table of contents: value: The lady's guide to embroidery and applique : being instructions in embroidery on silk, velvet, muslin, lace, merino, etc. and in applique.; value: The lady's work-box companion : being instructions in all variety of canvas work.; value: The lady's self-instructor in millinery, mantua making, and all branches of plain sewing ; with particular directions for cutting out dresses, etc.; value: Instructions in knitting, netting and crochet work ; containing the newest and most fashionable patterns.