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Antique Home Needlework Magazine - April 1900 - Vol. II. No. 2 (Florence, Mass)
Up for sale is an authentic, original copy of "Home Needlework Magazine" from April 1900 (Volume II, Number 2). Published quarterly by the Florence Publishing Company in Florence, Massachusetts, this late-Victorian era publication is a fascinating resource for textile historians, needlework crafters, and collectors of antique ephemera.
This edition features a stunning, intricately detailed Art Nouveau style cover illustration in blue, gold, and orange, depicting stylized seahorses and scrolling floral flourishes. Inside, the magazine contains period-accurate instructions, embroidery patterns, lace designs, and wonderful vintage advertisements from the turn of the century.
What’s Included:
- "Home Needlework Magazine" April 1900 Antique Issue
Magazine Specifications:
- Publication Date: April 1900
- Volume/Issue: Vol. II. No. 2
- Publisher: Florence Publishing Company (Florence, MASS.)
- Subject: Embroidery, Lace, Victorian Needlework, Knitting & Crochet
- Binding: Original Softcover / Paper Wraps
Condition Details:
- Cover: The front cover retains beautiful, vibrant colors with sharp detailing. There is a small piece of old sticker residue/peel in the top right corner near the "10 Cents" text, along with typical antique corner rounding and light edge chipping on the spine and borders.
- Spine & Binding: Original paper spine shows expected wear from a 125+ year old publication, but remains held together securely.
- Pages: Interior pages display natural antique age-toning but are clean, flat, readable, and free of major ink marks or missing text blocks.
- Please review all listing photos closely, as they provide the final description of the item's true condition.
Shipping & Handling:
- Packed carefully inside an archival-safe plastic sleeve and shipped flat between thick, rigid cardboard layers to prevent bending or moisture damage during transit.
- Shipped via USPS Media Mail or Ground Advantage with tracking provided.
