Description: This sale is for 4 issues of The Modern Priscilla magazine spanning 10 years from 1911 through 1921. (with one addition--see below). The issues vary in size from 50-70 pages. This magazine covers some general housekeeping ("women's work"!) but really hones in on various kinds of needlework, lace, Irish crochet, embroidery, doilies, tatting and so forth. The general content tends toward to practical home advice and the philosophies of a good housekeeper, plus recurring features like "Stories for Little Ones". Excellent cover art and lots of pretty interesting ads. October, 1911. This one is in very good shape--amazing to hold in your hands at 113 years old!April, 1916. No covers. Topic is embroidery.May, 1919. Covers are loose. Front cover creased and folded and the back cover is torn with a big chip missing.February, 1921. Very nice shape. Don't miss the mincemeat pie recipe. ALSO INCLUDED June, 1917 issue of Plain and Fancy Needlework. This seems to be mostly dressmaking and much of it is a catalog of dress patterns. Just 16 pages. No reserve. FREE mailing. Large format 11x14. 097
Price: 49 USD
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-08T01:45:48.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Staple
Topic: Needlework
Subject: Housekeeping Modern Woman
Original/Facsimile: Original
