The Rundall Book of Edgings, Medallions, Insertions and Tatting

Marion, Iowa: The Needlework Co, 1915. Staplebound. Very good. 4to; [12pp]; grey printed stiff wrappers, two staple binding; 14 half-tone photographic illustrations of lace in black and white featuring 63 examples of needlework; spotting to wrapper with ink, 2" separation of bottom spine fold not affecting the staple binding; very good. Only two located in WorldCat libraries, one in the U.S. and one in England. Important both in worn fashion and home fashion at the turn of the 20th century, lace trim made by filet crochet and tatting was an important skill for the homemaker to know. Sixty-three examples of needlework with instructions for completion.