Collingbourne's Authority on Fine Arts

By Virginia Snow

Spiral Bound Book Republication

Crochet Tatting Knitting Embroidery

Originally Published 1917!

Why Buy Just One?

Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound Book Republication of the original "Collingbourne's Authority on Fine Arts by Virginia Snow" with NO RESERVE! We scanned and reformatted a scare original and are pleased to offer you this wonderful antique Edwardian, Titanic Era crochet, knit and tatting guide and instructions for clothing, pursed, doilies, lace, edgings and novelties! There are approximately 85 eye-catching patterns! What a great item for your recreating pleasure or for gift-giving occasions!

This HISTORIC item includes detailed instructions and needle working techniques to make the lovely fancy work patterns included! (Original is NOT for sale)

Our new line of Spiral Bound Book Republications oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in use!

This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to read a pattern's instructions while your hands are full of your in progress project. As an avid needleworker myself my personal experience prompted my choice of spiral binding for it's ease-of-use alone. I bet you'll love it too!

This is certainly a fine source of historically valuable techniques and inspiration for the creative needlework, fabric and thread artists who desire to study and recreate the Edwardian and Titanic eras clothing and soft home furnishing making techniques! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase your own version of another wonderful arts and crafts instructional revealing our heritage from early America and European cultures!

An Excerpt:

"Crochet, Tatting, Knitting, Embroidery: Cluny, Venetian, Irish, Filet, Maltese, Hairpin, Hardanger, Net, Edges, Insertions, Yokes, Boudoir Caps, Towels, Bedspreads, Lamp Shades, Coin Purses, Hand Bags, Lettuce Bag, Centerpieces, Pillow Tops Novelties..."

CONTENTS

Crochet Stitches

Chain Stitch

Slip Stitch

Single Crochet

Half Double Crochet

Double Crochet

Treble Crochet

Double Treble Crochet

Double Triple Treble Crochet

Abbreviations

Tatted Corset Cover made in White and Pink

Cross Stitch and Filet Mesh Slipover Yoke

Mile a Minute Corset Cover Yoke

Pretty Yoke for Corset Cover

Lingerie Clasps

Simple Corset Cover Yoke

Night Gown Yoke

Diamond Lace Yoke

Star Corset Cover Yoke

Diamond Corset Cover Yoke

Irish Crochet Collar and Cuffs

Irish Crochet Collar and Cuff Set

A Beautiful Picture Frame (Irish Crochet with Roses and Leaves)

Dainty Little Baby Book for Assorted Pins

A Useful Bag with Ribbon and Bows

Boudoir Cap

"Every Lady delights in a pretty Boudoir Cap. Here is one that will make you look very "Chic."

Nut Bowl #1

Nut Bowl #2

Coin Purse with Rose Motif and Swags

Crocheted Venetian Lamp Shade in Irish Crochet

Cluny Candle Shade

Dainty Little Needle Book with Ribbon and Bow

Large Doily

Blue Bird Napkin

Luncheon or Buffet Service Doilies in 4 Sizes

Casserole or Baking Dish Cover

Pineapple Doily

China Closet Crochet Doily

Cut Glass Water Pitcher Crochet Doily

Buffet Cover or Dresser Scarf

Dresser Scarf

Piano Scarf in White and Colors

Filet Dresser Scarf

Edge for Towel

Tatting for Towel

Guest Towel Edge

Rose Guest Towel

Edge for Towel

Maltese Staples

Directions for Making Maltese Edging

New Maltese Crochet

Pin Cushion Top in Maltese Lace

Directions for Making Maltese Insertion

Directions for Making Maltese Trimming Edge

Hair Pin Crochet Edge

Maltese Lace Insertion for Towel

Beautiful Filet Crochet Pillow Top

Bed Spread in Maltese Lace

Pansy Doily

Hardanger Curtain

Crocheted Pillow Top

Centerpiece No. 4 Broder Special

Davenport Hardanger

Hardanger Yoke

Star Fish Pattern for Spreads

The Guests' Room Bed Spreads and Bolster Cover

Edge for Curtain Shade, Doily, Collar, Etc.

Kewpie Doll and Hair Pin Holder

Jewel or Money Bag

Hot Trivet Mat

Fancy Sewing Apron

Library Rest Cushion

Handcraft Weaving Frame for the Art of Domestic Science (Advertisement)

Hot Plate Mat or Telephone Mat

Genuine Parisian Party Bag

Calling Card Case

Dainty Little Finger Ring Purse

Very Pretty Bag or Purse with Fringe

The Young Ladies Week End Bag

Simple Crochet Ball Holder

(I have made several of these, with and without beads, and they are very lovely and always get me compliments!)

Holder for Flat-Iron, Etc.

Hair Receiver with Ribbons and Bows

Edge for Turkish Combing Jacket

New Cluny Lace No. 6

New Cluny Lace Insertion No. 5

Filet Lace No. 2

Sport Scarf

Good Luck Clover Leaf Tatting Lace

Clover Leaf Pattern

Knitted Wash Cloth

Lace Edge No. 7

Lace Point Doily

Lid Cover Muffler

Dress Trimming Medallion

Pattern for Cover of Hot Water Bottle

Sanitary Hot Water Bag Cover

Baby Booties

Directions for Bib #1

New Baby's Bib

Sanitary Cover for Nursing Bottle

Two full pages of thread advertisements with pictures and detailed facts touting the product.

What a historically educational and delightful art instructional piece this is!

The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needleworker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.

The antique and vintage threads, fabrics, needles, hooks, etc., can be found on Atomic Mall quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! :) Or, of course, you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or hobby store.

The Spiral Bound Book Republication you will receive is representative of the types of handicraft expertise of earlier genteel and feminine American and European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment recreating antique needlework items for yourself or others dear to your heart just the way your great-grandmothers did!

You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned at a high resolution and electronically revamped to provide you with the very best hardcopy reproduction. Unlike other reproduction sellers this is NOT a cheap, grainy photocopy! Our Spiral Bound Republication has so many more advantages over the original book.

What are the benefits of our antique book Spiral Bound Book Republications ?

* Our products are produced with front and back covers of heavy stock paper.

* Our products are made using the latest LaserJet printing technology meaning the ink will not smear like inferior photocopy or inkjet products do.

* Our spiral binding allows your book to lie flat during use for ease of viewing while working on your needlework projects.

* Our products do not cost a small fortune for you to obtain and enjoy.

* Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!

* These scans are enlarged to full-page dimensions for ease of viewing!

* You can gift these wonderful Victorian, Edwardian pattern book finds with family and friends!

You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come...

Check out Dakota Prairie Treasures' current auctions for many other unique needlework Spiral Bound Book, CD and Single Pattern Republications for your creative needle working pleasure!

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