The full title is "Embroidery Lessons with Colored Studies, 1903 : latest and most complete book on the subject of silk embroidery and popular fancy work" and it's one of my favorite books. Similar in style to the Dainty Work for Pleasure and Profit, this slim book has sensible suggestions, and patterns, and instructions for most of the embroidery styles a lady of the day might want to know.

My favorite instruction is the reminder that an embroiderer should make every effort to keep the hands soft and smooth so that they won't snag the linens they're working on.

It was a different world, truly. ( )