To many needleworkers this may be the first Corticelli instruction book they have seen. From such we invite the closest examination of our goods, feeling confident that intelligent women can in this way readily appreciate the superior quality of Corticelli Silk.
The Nonotuck Silk Company.
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.