Student Sewing Stitch Sampler Booklet. 1914

No Place: No publisher, 1914. Wraps. Poor. Item #022505

Disbound leaves, roughly 8 by 7 inches, with a cardstock front cover bearing a label with the student's name and year (Marion Conaway, 1914). 14 leaves, with 12 of the 14 containing a piece of fabric that displays an example of various stitches, mostly along hems or seams. The fabric is mounted by metal fasteners. Laid in is a certificate (issued in 1918) from the Victory Girls and the United War Work Campaign, certifying that Ms. Conaway paid a dollar toward the United War Work Campaign and was deemed an official Victory Girl. This campaign was created as a way for people in the US to support troops during World War I. Presumably the booklet was done for school, demonstrating the variety of sewing and stitching techniques that was being taught. POOR condition. Booklet falling apart, with all leaves detached and cover detached. Lacking a rear cover. The paper mountings are toned and brittle, with some chipping and loss along the edges. The fabrics are clean, although some are folded due to mishandling.

Price: $75.00