From Eclectibles, ABAA, Tolland, CT, U.S.A.
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"Make and Mend for Victory": an early 1940's how-to guide for housewives on the home front, instructing them in how to mend, patch, and conserve sewing supplies in order to make clothes last, at a time when economy and rationing were key to supporting troops abroad. Includes dozens of tips and tricks for everything from making girdles last longer to how to reclaim used wool, all while looking trendy and stylish. Includes dozens of illustrations, including diagrams of how to perform certain stitches. A fantastic example of how women on the homefront supported the war effort from their home sewing machine. Single vol. (10.5" by 7.5"), pp. 50, illus., stapled in original red, white and blue wrps., decorated with stars and stripes. Good. Toned with spotting/dust soiling, some short tears and wear to extremities. Seller Inventory # 24005477
Bibliographic Details
Title: Make and Mend for Victory
Publisher: The Spool Cotton Company, United States
Publication Date: 1942
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