Catalog: 20th Century

Simplicity printed pattern # 2459, size 12, bust 30. Back of envelope reads:"Maternity dress, jumper and blouse. The square-necked bodice has soft pleats at the back waistline and front-button closing extends into the gathered skirt releasing a pleat. The dress or jumper is adjusted with snaps at the front waistline and finished with a tie or purchased belt. Style 1 has cap sleeves and rick rack trimming...

These tea towels are truly amazing examples several forms of handiwork - hand applique, drawn threadwork and fine embroidery.
Everything is done by hand except three side are hemmed by machine using very fine stitches. The fourth side was hemmed by hand using a tiny blanket stitch to bind the appliqued colored material to the background.
Laundered, line dried, lightly starched the old fashioned way, dampened and ironed...

This blue tea towel is a wonderful example of fine handwork. It is scalloped and finished by hand with a fine blanket stitch on both ends with machine-stitched hem on sides. Detailed cutwork of a flower and leaves, and fine embroidery on one end. Could also be used as a dresser scarf.
Laundered, line dried, lightly starched the old fashioned way, dampened and ironed...

White (milk) glass lamp shades are decorated with red and gold hand painted roses and green leaves. Top of shade is ruffled. Overall measurements: 5 3/4" high and 7 3/4 across, (7" fitter). One picture shows shade sitting on the chimney of an oil lamp (without fitter or tripod) to give an idea of how it looks.
Shades are in very good condition. Bottom edge is rough where is was cut from mold.

Weight is 2 lb. 4 oz. each...