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Antique Ingalls' Hand-Book of Darned Lace Patterns 1885 Victorian Needlework Book
Up for sale is a rare, authentic original copy of "Ingalls' Hand-Book of Darned Lace Patterns" published in 1885 by J.F. Ingalls in Lynn, Massachusetts. This 19th-century craft guide is a spectacular artifact for textile historians, lace makers, and antique book collectors alike. The manual is dedicated to the traditional art of darning patterns onto open net/lace backgrounds, heavily showcasing various geometric charts, borders, and late-Victorian textile designs.
What’s Included:
- "Ingalls' Hand-Book of Darned Lace Patterns" 1885 Antique Book
Book Specifications:
- Title: Ingalls' Hand-Book of Darned Lace Patterns
- Publication Year: Copyright 1885
- Publisher: J. F. Ingalls, Publisher (Lynn, Mass.)
- Original Cover Price: 25 Cents
- Subject: Lace Making, Net Darning, Victorian Needlework, Craft Patterns
- Binding: Original Softcover / Paper Wraps (Horizontal Format)
Condition Details:
- Cover: The original tan paper wraps are intact with crisp, beautifully preserved black typography and corner accent prints. Shows typical antique corner rounding, minor edge wear, and faint age-toning/soiling appropriate for a 140+ year old paper manual.
- Spine & Binding: String or staple binding remains structurally sound and completely intact.
- Pages: Interior pages are clean, flat, and fully readable, displaying the detailed monochrome lace pattern plates. Free from major ink writing or missing text blocks.
- Please review all listing photos closely, as they provide the final description of the book's authentic condition.
Shipping & Handling:
- Packed with extreme care inside a protective archival sleeve and shipped flat between rigid, heavy cardboard layers to eliminate any risk of bending or folding during transit.
- Shipped via USPS Media Mail or Ground Advantage with full tracking provided.
