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How to Use Florence Knitting Silk No. 4!
CD REPUBLICATION
Originally Published by the Nonotuck Silk Co. in 1882!
Up for bid is a CD REPRODUCTION of the original ''How to Use Florence Knitting Silk No. 4'' published by the Nonotuck Silk Co. during the Victorian era! This item was originally published in Florence, Mass, in 1882! (Original is NOT for sale)
This HISTORIC CD Republication contains guidelines, instructions, diagrams, designs and instructional fundamentals for creating a variety of classic and stylish knit, crochet, drawn work, Irish Lace, cross stitch and sewing projects from the Victorian era! There are many unique, antique pattern guidelines, instructions and diagrams for the ultra-feminine Victorian projects! Great for the folks you hare involved in the SCA and reinactment groups!
The antique and vintage fabric, thread, flosses, 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 near by fabric, craft or hobby store…
An excerpt:
''While our valuable tables of directions for ladies', misses' and gentlemen's stockings, as well as those for mittens, found in No. 3, are herein republished, the contents of this number consist chiefly of new rules for knitting silk stockings and mittens in fancy stitches, laces, insertions, &c., &c., never before published in either Europe or America.''
Contents:
Introduction
Hints to Purchasers of Knitting Silk
''We mention below a few of the many elegant articles which may be cheaply made of this silk, and the approximante quantity required for each, viz.:
Gents' Half Hose
Ladies' Stockings, small
Ladies' Stockings, large
Ladies' Mittens
Gent's Mittens
Wristers
Baby's Socks
Baby's Hood, crocheted or knitted, according to size
Baby's Sack, crocheted or knitted
Purse, crocheted or knitted
Edgings and Insertions
Caution
Washing
Edgings and Insertions
Special Notice
Crocheting
Embroidery, &c.
Fancy Patterns
''The fancy patterns described in this work, will be found of great value in knitting stockings or mittens. The descriptions are clear, and, if strictly follower, there can be no failure to reproduce the desighs, thus adding much beauty to these articles.''
Florence Silk Undershirts and Drawers for Gentlemen Advertisment
How to Use Florence Knitting Silk
Explaination of Abbreviations and Terms used in giving Directions
Directions for Knitting
Rule 1.
Lace Edging
Rule 2.
Lace Insertion
Rule 3.
Lace Edging
Rule 4.
Lace Insertion
Rule 5.
Lace Edging
Rule 6.
Lace Insertion
Rule 7.
Lace Edging
Rule 8.
Lace Insertion
Rule 9.
Lace Edging
Rule 10.
Lace Edging
Rule 11.
Lace Edging
Rule 12.
General Directions for ascertaining the number of stitches needed for knitting Stockings form Florence Knitting Silk.
Rule 13.
Gents' Silk Socks
Rule 14.
Gents' Silk Socks
Rule 15.
Ladies' Silk Stockings
Rule 16.
Ladies' Silk Stockings
Rule 17.
Another Rule for Knitting the Toe of a Stocking from Florence Knitting Silk.
Table showing Number of Stitches required for Stockings of various sizes (Children's, Misses' and Ladies') with No. 19 Needles, and No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk.
Table showing Number of Stitches required for Stocking of various sizes (Children's, Misses' and Ladies') with No. 22 Needles and No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk.
Rule 18.
Ladies' Silk Mittens, Small Size
Rule 19.
Ladies' Silk Mittens, Medium Size
Rule 20.
Ladies' Silk Mittens, Large Size
Rule 21.
Gents' Silk Mittens, Medium Size
Rule 22.
Ladies' Fancy Silk Mittens
Rule 23.
Ladies' Fancy Silk Mittens
Sewing Machine Thread Advertisment
Rule 24.
Ladies' Fancy Silk Mittens
Rule 25.
Ladies' Fancy Silk Mittens
Macreme Lace
Rule 26.
Ladies' Fancy Silk Mittens
Rule 27.
Ladies' Fancy Silk Mittens
Diagram, showing manner of forming thumb, as referred to in directions for knitting Florence Silk Mittens.
Rule 28.
Lamp Shade
Rule 29.
Baby's Sock, with Imitation Slipper
Rule 30.
Fancy Patterns
Rule 31.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 32.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 33.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 34.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 35.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 36.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 37.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 38.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 39.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 40.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 41.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 42.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 43.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 44.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 45.
Fancy Pattern
Rule 46.
Silk Wristers
Rule 47.
Long Silk Purse
How Corticelli Silk is Made - Article
Florence Silk Hosiery for Ladies Advertisment
Florence Etching Silk Advertisment
Now it's time to have some creative fun making your own authentically inspired-by-the-Victorian-needlework-masters item! You will certainly be catching the eye of family, friends, co-workers, and maybe even that someone special! !
What dainty item will you make first with this information
Please check our other CD Republication listings for authentic Victorian needleworking items which will give your fancy work collection an extra special touch!
This information has been scanned onto CD-ROM using the Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF format. You may download the latest FREE version of this software quickly at www.adobe.com . This is NOT a copy of another CD-ROM. You will receive an ORIGINAL CD reproduction of this resourceful fancywork item.
The text is viewed easily from your computer or you may choose to print each page as you read this amazing item on antique frock making. Every page has been meticulously scanned, cleaned and burned to preserve this ANTIQUE item's information and patterns to CD-ROM! The format of this resource has so many more advantages than the original book.
What are the benefits of an antique book CD Republication
* Every image and every page has been scanned at a high dpi to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!
* These scans are completely sizable. You can enlarge and print according to your visual needs! They are reformated in full-page sizing for better viewing of details, etc.!
* Each page is saved in PDF format at high resolution and is readily accessible using the downloadable Adobe Acrobat Reader software program. This program is very user friendly and allows you to print any one specific page, pages or the entire CD contents!
* Each time you want to use an image, a page or pages you can print it out. Every one will be as crisp and clear as the last!
* YOU WILL FIND YOUR CD REPUBLICATION HAS A HUGE ADVANTAGE OVER A BOUND HARDCOPY PAPER REPUBLICATION IN THAT, IF YOU SPILL COFFEE, TEA OR SODA ON YOUR PRINTED PAGE(S) YOU CAN JUST PRINT ANOTHER!
* YOU HAVE UNLIMITED CLEAN COPIES FOREVER!!!
* Each CD-ROM comes in a PROTECTIVE CASE!
Curious about the quality of these scans Please contact me and I will forward an image for your own personal inspection! Scale it, edit it, print it to fit your needs and you are surely going to be quite pleased with the results! You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come...
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USA customers: I prefer Paypal but also accept money order or personal check. International customers:payment is accepted via Paypal only. Buyer to contact me within 3 days of auction close. All payments must be received within 10 days following close of auction(s). Email address for Paypal payments will be included following the close of the auction. Please visit out other auctions and store listings for other items of similar interest! Thank you!
Please visit out other auctions and store listings for other items of similar interest! Thank you! USA customers: I prefer Paypal but also accept money order or personal check. International customers:payment is accepted via Paypal only. Buyer to contact me within 3 days of auction close. All payments must be received within 10 days following close of auction(s). Email address for Paypal payments will be included following the close of the auction.
