To Obtain the Ready Stamped Linens and Corticelli Silk.

All designs shown in this book, as well as Corticelli Wash Silk for embroidering them, can be obtained from dry goods stores or fancy goods stores ready stamped on good quality round thread bleached linen. If merchants do not have these stamped linens in stock they will order them for you if you specially request them to do so. If one should refuse, try another dealer, or write direct to us, giving the dealer's name, and we will give you the name of a dealer in your vicinity from whom you can purchase what you want.

The above remarks apply to all doilies, centerpieces, tea cloths, tray cloths, and stamped linens for photograph frames, as well as to the yarn and silk required for knitting bicycle and golf stockings.

Be particular to see that you get the exact patterns illustrated in this book. Most dealers keep them. In any case it will pay you to insist upon having these original patterns and Corticelli Silk in order to take advantage of the treatment of the designs given herein. We will not hold ourselves responsible for failure if other material, either linen or silk, than that called for in the instructions is used for any design.

We shall be glad to estimate the cost of stamped linen and silk for any design shown in the book. Please inclose a 2 cent stamp for reply.

The Imperial Passepartout Frame, described on page 69, is sold by nearly all dealers in fancy goods and embroidery materials. If your local dealers do not keep these frames, and decline to order one for you, we will give you the name of a dealer who will supply you.

The Corticelli Doily Book, described on page 75, can be obtained in the same manner as the Imperial Passepartout Frame.

Caution in Washing Art Embroideries.

While we guarantee the dyes used for Corticelli Wash Silk are fast in color when ordinary care is taken in the laundrying, we cannot be held responsible for the result when even so small a quantity as a single skein of some other kind of silk has been used in connection with Corticelli Wash Silk to embroider any design. Needleworkers should use the greatest caution in this particular and avoid taking any chances.

In the washing be careful to use a good soap, like the Ivory, for instance, which is always satisfactory. "Washing powders," liquids, or chemicals of any nature should be let severely alone. Before beginning read the article by Mrs. Wilson on "To Wash Embroidered Linens," page 6. Mrs. Wilson gives some valuable suggestions which all our readers will be glad to profit by.

SPRINGFIELD PRINTING AN BINDING COMPANY.

For a Christmas Gift

Nothing is more appropriate
than a pair of genuine

Florence Silk Mittens,

Or a pair of

Florence Silk Baby's Socks.

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If your dealer will not supply you,
write direct to the Nonotuck Silk
Company, Bridge St., Florence, Mass.

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Send for our "Mitten Circular,"
free. It tells all about the different
patterns and sizes. Write for it to-day.

Florence Silk Underwear

. . . For Men and Women.

Silk is a non-conductor of heat.
Silk Underwear is healthful and hygienic.
No irritation, but perfect protection and comfort.
Soft and agreeable to the skin.
Especially desirable for ladies and invalids.

Send for samples and price list.

NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY, Bridge St., Florence, Mass.

Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk.

MADE expressly for knitting the fancy tops of Bicycle and Golf Stockings. In combination with yarn the effect is very handsome. It is dyed in the following colors, which are guaranteed fast:

Put up in one-half ounce skeins. Sold by dry goods merchants generally.

Nonotuck Silk Company, Bridge St., Florence, Mass.

Corticelli
Domestic Cord Edge Braid.

THIS braid makes a perfect edge, giving the dress a handsome and substantial finish. It is a SKIRT PROTECTOR, and one adapted to all kinds of weather.

It is made in two sizes, wide and narrow, and is furnished in colors to match the latest dress goods.

ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT.

FREE! The Best,
Most Authentic
Knitting Manual

For using Worsted and Woolen Yarns of all kinds. Fully illustrated, 210 pages.

... Send 3 inside tickets taken from Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted and 7c in stamps to cover postage on book.

Address,
Fleisher's Worsted Works,

Philadelphia, Pa.

Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted,
Spanish, Saxony, Flosses,
Germantown, Etc.

Fleisher's yarns contain half again as many yards to the pound as any other brand. They last longer and wear better. The black and all colors are guaranteed absolutely fast.

See that the name "FLEISHER'S" is on every hank.

Embroidery Hoops (Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 inch.)

THE "QUEEN"
REQUIRES NO WINDING,

the cushioned elastic spring band gives a uniform pressure all the way round and holds a light or heavy fabric tightly and with equal firmness.

MRS. EMMA HAYWOOD,
of the "Ladies' Home Journal," writes:—"I consider your 'QUEEN' Embroidery Hoop a great advance on the old-fashioned Hoops. It holds the material firmly without injury."

The "Special-Select" Hoops

are made of selected wood, lathe turned with rounded edges and smoothly finished. Perfectly true in circle and will never warp out of shape. This style of hoop requires slight winding.

Sample, any size, by mail, 10 cents.

Address, GIBBS MFG. CO., (Dept. B) Canton, Ohio.

PAYSON'S INDELIBLE INK.

"Payson's" has been A HOUSEHOLD WORD for over 60 years.

It is still "the Oldest and the Best."

Received Highest Award, Medal and Diploma, Centennial, Philadelphia, 1876, and World's Fair, Chicago, 1893.

SOLD BY ALL BOOK, DRUG, AND FANCY GOODS STORES.

Corticelli Crochet and Knitting Silk.

Famous for its high lustre, even size, great strength, and absolutely fast dye. Its good qualities are already known to our readers. It is the best silk made for crocheting. Made in two sizes:

No. 300 (coarse) is the more popular size for all kinds of crochet work. Dyed in a great variety of colors which are guaranteed fast.

No. 500 (fine) furnished in Black and shades of White only. Each ball contains 1/2 oz. of pure silk.

Sold by Dry Goods Dealers and Merchants Generally.

Florence Knitting and Crochet Silk.

Strictly pure. Suitable for knitting mittens, stockings, and other articles of wearing apparel which require washing. The soft finish of this silk makes the work of knitting easy. It is equally desirable for crochet work. Made in two sizes:

No. 300, coarse, and No. 500, fine. Made in a great variety of colors. Each ball contains 1/2 oz. of silk.

Sold by Dry Goods Dealers and Merchants Generally.

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