Antique 1905 Sewing Book Magazine Beginning Darning Mending Tutorial Book for Sale

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Antique 1905 Sewing Book Magazine Beginning Darning Mending Tutorial Book For Sale

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Antique 1905 Sewing Book Magazine Beginning Darning Mending Tutorial Book:
$55.00

This is an original magazine, not a reproduction.
This little magazine is a sewing tutorial title \"First Lessons in Darning and Mending for Home or School,\" published by The Manchester School of Embroidery. From my research I have found it is most likely from 1905. It was published in the United Kingdom.There is instructional text, photos and illustrations of how to do patches with flannel and calico, prints, darning stockings, holes and much more. A wonderful tutorial on darning and mending skillsets, using the skills used at the turn of the century. 15 pages.
The binding is tight but fragile. The middle page has come loose from one staple, but attached to the other. There are creases and foxing, as well as a name written on the front cover in ink, but it is completely useable. There is some areas on the bottom of the front cover with very small missing areas along the edge, but these are < 1/4\" in height. You will want to, like with any antique paper, handle it cautiously so it does not come loose from the binding. The paper is strong and not drying and chipping.
Please email me with questions. I do my best to describe my items as carefully as possible. All items are sold as is. This will be mailed to you in an archival plastic protector, with a backing board to prevent bending.