Book - Digital Image, Paragon Art Needlecraft, Smocking Simplified, 1940s

Historical information

Front and back covers of "Smocking Simplified". An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for smocking of garments. Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric.

Significance

An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.

Physical description

Digital copy of front and back covers of a book

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