_Fancy Work Books._
From 1887 to 1896 we published an illustrated instruction book in the
use of silk called "Florence Home Needlework." The subjects treated in
the different editions embrace every variety of useful and decorative
needlework. There are ten different editions, each containing 96 pages,
as follows:
_=1887 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Crochet silk bead-work, crocheted and knitted
silk purses, ladies' silk mittens and stockings, baby's socks,
men's silk half hose, lamp shades, lace edgings and insertions. 96
Illustrations.
_=1888 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Drawn-work; damask stitches; Italian,
tapestry, outline, and cross-stitch embroidery; and crochet. 239
Illustrations.
_=1889 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Tatting, netting, and embroidery. Also rules
for knitting ladies' fancy silk mittens. 135 Illustrations.
_=1890 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Crochet and embroidery. Rules for four-in-hand
scarfs (six engravings). 90 Illustrations.
_=1891 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Crochet, embroidery, bead-work, and macramé
lace. Rules for ladies' silk slippers, men's ties (three new
styles), belts, crocheted silk bags, and umbrella cases. 141
Illustrations.
_=1892 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Crochet and embroidery. Rules for Roman picture
throw, easel scarf, Irish lace, plain sewing, crocheted wheels,
cornucopias, belts, and garters. 160 Illustrations.
_=1893 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Corticelli darning or mosaic embroidery,
drawn-work, crocheted lamp shades, pillow lace and its manufacture,
and embroidery. 85 Illustrations.
_=1894 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Corticelli darning, knitting, and crochet.
Designs for men's four-in-hand scarfs and ladies' linen set in
mosaic embroidery. Also rules for baby's crocheted silk sack. 90
Illustrations.
_=1895 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Honiton work, lace embroidery, mosaic
embroidery, men's ties and suspenders, college pillows. Rules
for crocheted wheel, and three patterns in crocheted edgings. 66
Illustrations.
_=1896 "Florence Home Needlework."=_
SUBJECTS.--Tea cloths, centerpieces and doilies in popular
designs, including Rose, Jewel, Delft, Empire, Festoon, Wild Flower
and Fruit patterns. Also rules for knitting baby's shirt and cap
and crocheting baby's bonnet. Over 60 Illustrations.
One Florence Home Needlework book will be mailed to any address on
receipt of 6 cents; any 5 books for 25 cents, or the entire series will
be sent for 50 cents. In ordering mention editions wanted by year.
[Illustration] _There is no book for 1897._
NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY,
BRIDGE STREET, FLORENCE, MASS.
The price of this book--"Corticelli Home Needlework for 1898"--is 10
cents.
_Hints Upon the Selection of Material._
Often the most difficult task for many women is choosing the proper
shades of silk to embroider a certain stamped linen. Usually the dealer
from whom you purchase your Corticelli Silk will advise you in regard
to this, but when one lives in one of the smaller towns no store will
be found which carries a good stock of embroidery materials from which
to make a selection. In this case the best thing to do is to send
six 2 cent stamps to the Nonotuck Silk Co., Bridge Street, Florence,
Mass., for a Corticelli Color Card, showing over 325 different shades
in which Corticelli Wash Silk is made. The card also shows samples
of the various silks, as Filo Silk, Roman Floss, Persian Floss etc.
The owner of a Color Card can order by number Corticelli Silk from
her storekeeper, either by mail or in person. Few realize what a
convenience this is.
[Illustration: CORTICELLI COLOR CARD.