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Full Fashioned Silk Hosiery - 1928

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These were offered through the Gorcy Embroidery Journal- a monthly catalog from a Montreal based department company. This ad was in the Augu...
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Bead Coiffure - 1865

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This beautiful woman was in the 1865 Lady's Friend Magazine. She is showing her "Bead Coiffure". Imagine the elaborate work, n...
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Aprons - Glamorous and Practical

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McCall's Needlework & Crafts magazine from 1956 shows apron patterns worthy of your time. The Bavarian style asks for a lot of cross...
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Gearest Rain Gear Going - 1966

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The Ladies' Home Journal in 1966 gave some groovy advice for your next raincoat! 
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Restoring, Renewing, Restyling Sweaters in 1942

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"Making over the old and discarded into new and useful articles a stimulating, profitable and patriotic experience, growing in interest...
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A Household Treasure for every Fashion-wise Woman

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In 1954 the Craft House catalog showed you how their new Pearl and Rhinestone Setter "makes studding your garments with exciting sparkl...
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They Keep Your Trousers Trim From Every Angle

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"Trousers are more securely fastened with Lightning zips" and goodness knows we all want that. So check your slider pull for the n...
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