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Dolls houses are wonderful, traditional toys for young children that also make for charming decorations and family treasures. However, dolls houses can often be expensive and hard to come by. This vintage book contains a complete guide to making your very own dolls house using only paper and cardboard,...

Originally published in 1927, this handy book contains masses of information for both the beginner and expert that is still practical and useful today, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents Include: Simple Weaving; A Simple Braid...

This volume contains a step-by-step guide to sewing a variety of women's accessories. With simple diagrams and complete patterns, it walks the reader through every step of producing bags, collars, aprons, oven mitts, and much more. Highly recommended for those with an in interest in needlework and...

How to Repair Shoes is a comprehensive guide to shoe-mending with chapters on necessary equipment, how to use the tools, preparing materials, running a shop, and much more. With helpful illustrations and simple instructions, this timeless guide will be of considerable utility to modern readers with...

This vintage collection of articles offers insights into the fundamental practice of leathercraft, with a special focus on glovemaking. This early text on leather craft includes historical articles that would be both expensive and hard to find. It contains easy to follow instructions on making leather...

Originally published in 1928 in three volumes. These deal with every aspect of the tailoring and clothing trade. Extremely well illustrated with photographs and many helpful diagrams and detailed instructions for the design and construction of various garments. The contents of Volume 1 include: Tailoring...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the harnesses used for driving and carriage horses, with remarks on the use of the cape cart, directions for grooms and coachmen regarding their duties, dress, and how to drive a cart. With simple diagrams and a wealth of invaluable information, this...

Miss Brooke is a well known as an authority on historical costume. In this single volume she covers a history of dress in England from earliest times. The book contains an ample text, four coloured plates, and nearly three hundred drawings in line. This book will prove to be a fascinating read for...

"The Anatomy of the Honey Bee" is a vintage treatise first published in 1910. It deals in detail with the physiognomy, anatomy, and natural history of the honey bee, making it ideal for those with a serious interest in bees and bee-keeping. Contents include: "General External Structure...

“Simple Embroidery” offers the reader a novice-friendly introduction to the art of embroidery, including chapters on the basic stitches, how to properly form borders, and creating simple patterns. With step-by-step instructions and simple diagrams throughout, this vintage book is ideal for anyone...

"Me and Dod" is a 1924 novel by Lady Greaves. It is a charming and heart-warming story told through the eyes of "Tuppie", Prince Lilywhite, which is believed to have been a Maltese dog owned by the author. This lovely tale is highly recommended for dog lovers, and it would make...

This delightful book contains a collection of beautiful poetry written by John Burroughs. A wonderful text sure to appeal to lovers of nature poetry, this anthology makes for a great addition to any personal library and is a veritable must-read for fans and collectors of Burroughs' work. Poems contained...

This fantastic, vintage book contains an extensive collection of recipes for making interesting and innovate vegetarian fruit dishes, with chapters on nutritional and botanical information. Easy-to-digest and profusely-illustrated, “The Compendium of Cooking with Fruit” will appeal to both vegetarians...