- This book is in very good condition for its age. It measures approximately (7 1/4 x 9 1/2") with mustard color cloth.The narrative relates the tale of how the fairy Thimble People teach Mary Frances to sew so that she can make clothing for her dolls. She has conversations with all of the sewing implements who come alive. The reader learns a variety of stitches, how to use patterns, etc. Beautifully illustrated with color plates & a profusion of text illus. by JANE ALLEN BOYER. The book is also complete with a set of 10 inserts that have patterns for making doll clothing - from a street dress to a wedding dress. There are also dozens of patterns in text. Scarce when complete
1. Doll's Laundry Bag (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
2. Doll's Apron (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
3. Doll's Handkerchief (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
4. Doll's Nightgown - present
5. Doll's Bathrobe - present
6. Doll's Kimono - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text--kimono is variation of bath robe pattern)
7. Doll's Dressing Sack - present
8. Doll's Pinafore - present
9. Doll's Morning Dress - present
10. Doll's Flannel Petticoat - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
11. Doll's Underwaist - present
12. Doll's Lawn Petticoat - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
13. Doll's Drawers - present
14. Doll's Rompers - present
15. Doll's Bloomers - present - This page has been cut in some manner but the tissue paper pattern is intact and attached
16. Doll's Leggings - present
17. Doll's Fur-Lined Cape - present
18. Doll's Afternoon Dress - present
19. Doll's Guimpe - present
20. Doll's Party Dress - present
21. Doll's Automobile Coat - present
22. Doll's Automobile Bonnet - present
23. Doll's Bathing Suit - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text--bathing suit is variation of romper pattern)
24. Doll's Fur Muff and Tippet - present
25. Doll's Sun Bonnet - present
26. Doll's Work Bag - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
27. Doll's Rain Coat - present
28. Doll's Polo Cap - present
29. Doll's Wedding Dress - present
30. Lady's Work Bag - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text; this is a variation of laundry bag)
31. Lady's Belt - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
32. Baby's Bib - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
33. Girl's Collar - (no tissue pattern was here, instructions in text)
Antique Condition: The front and back covers are intact. The binding is coming loose but all pages are attached. The front blank page is missing the bottom right corner. In all this is in very good condition for a book of its age.