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Arts & Crafts

Additional Hints in Crochet, by Ann S. Stephens

Art in Sport, by H.J. Vernon

Some interesting tips on drawing.

Bead Purse in Crochet, by Mrs. Pullan

Chess Table Cover, by Mrs. Pullan

Coraline Ornaments, by Ann S. Stephens

Crafts (Column)

Design for a Bag, by Mrs. Pullan

Design for Working a Ball Dress, by Ann S. Stephens

Dried Flowers

Elementary Instructions in Tatting or Frivolite, by Ann S. Stephens

Embroidered Collar

Gauntlet Cuff in Tatting, by Mlle. Defour

Hints on Braiding, by Ann S. Stephens

Honiton Lace Sprigs in Crochet, by Ann S. Stephens

Instructions in Embroidery, by Ann S. Stephens

Knit & Crochet Patterns

Knitting Patterns

Lamp Mat in Application [Applique], by Mlle. Defour

Mat with Border of Moss, Cherries & Leaves by Mrs. Pullan

Modeling in Leather, by Mrs. Gilbert

Mosaic Tapestry, by Ann S. Stephens

Netted Scarf for Evening Wear, by Mrs. Pullan

Paper Flowers, by Mrs. A.M. Hollingsworth

Polka Jacket in Crochet, by Emily H. May

Round [Knitted] Jacket for a Lady, by Esther Copley

Strawberry Card Basket, by Mlle. Defour

To Prepare Seaweed for Baskets

Children - Care

A Child's Toilet

A variety of health tips for children.

"Don't Bother Me," by Ellen Ashton

A charming little fictionalized essay on the importance of paying attention to one's children.

An Old-Fashioned Party, by Mrs. M.A. Denison

A look back at "old-fashioned" children's parties, "when children were children, and wore short frocks and pantalettes, and called each other by their Christian names!"

Sickroom & Nursery Recipes

The Sickroom and Nursery: Jellies

Children - Sewing & Clothing

Baby's Boot

Baby's Boot

Baby's Hood in Silk and Shetland Wool

Child's Sack-Coat and Cape, by Emily H. May

Little Boy's Sacque Coat, by Emily H. May

Little Boy's Overcoat

Pattern for Child's Apron, by Emily H. May

Cooking & Entertaining

Poultry Recipes

Recipes/New Recipes/Recipes for the Table

Sickroom & Nursery Recipes

The Sickroom and Nursery: Jellies

Fashion

Fashions for 1856

History of the Bonnet

Gardening

The Flower Garden, by Mrs. London

Health

Recipes for Cosmetics & Toiletries

Recipes for Perfumes

Sickroom & Nursery Recipes

The Sickroom and Nursery: Jellies

The Toilet: The Eyes

The Toilet: The Hair

The Toilet: The Hands

The Toilet: The Mouth

History & Folklore

A Homily Upon Flowers, by W.S. Gaffney Some floral symbolism.

The Old Spanish Ballads, by Charles J. Peterson

Scottish Songs and Ballads, by Charles J. Peterson

Two Hundred Years Ago, by Charles J. Peterson

A look at Samuel Pepys' accounts of life in London in the 1700's.

Household

Heating Rooms

Lots of useful tips on how to manage stoves and fireplaces.

Music

If I Speak to Thee in Friendship's Name - Words by T. Moore, Music by H.R. Bishop

Of Old a Spade - Poetry by Charles Mackay, Music by H.R. Bishop

Josephine Polka - Music by John A. Janke Jr.

The Dangers - Poetry by Charles Mackay, Music by H.R. Bishop

Monte Cristo Polka - Music by Albert C. Emerick

Thank God for Peace - Poetry by M.J.J., Music by Frank Mori

Myrtle Waltz - Music by Fanny Heron

Florence Nightingale - Poetry by Francis Bennoq, Esq., Music by J.L. Hatton

On Time

The Charleston Polka - Music by Charles J. Carey

To-Morrow

"Know-Nothing Polka" - by Nobody

People

The Poetry of Read, by Charles J. Peterson

A look at the poetry of Thomas Buchanan Read.

Recreation

Parlor Games

FICTION

The Darning Needle, by Hans Christian Andersen

The Mystic Bell, by Hans Christian Andersen

The White Sparrow, by Jane Weaver

A charming little morality tale, ostensibly from the German.