Woodwork, wood-engraving, wood-carving, marquetry (wood-inlaying) and hot poker work were all amongst the hobbies recommended for "girls" in the later Victorian era.

A Gossip on Hand-Turning, by Ardern Holt (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1877)

"Turning can be applied to pretty well every solid substance -- metal, wood, pottery, stone, ivory, coral, jet, and alabaster."

Engraving on Wood (Scribner's, 1879B)

The editor weighs in on the magazine's role in improving this art, as the illustrations in Scribner's (and later Century Magazine) are all engraved on wood.

The History of Wood-Engraving (Harper's Monthly, 1882A)

Wood-Engraving and the Century Prizes, by M.G. van Rensselaer (Century Magazine, 1882B)

A competition hosted by Century Magazine, with considerable information about the art of wood-engraving and several lovely examples of the art.

Wood Engraving as an Employment for Girls, by Richard Taylor (Girl's Own Paper, 1886)

A very detailed overview of how to design and create engravings for printing, and how to turn this skill into lucrative employment.

Originality in Wood Engraving, by Ellredge Kingsley (Century Magazine, 1889B)

Wood-Carving, by John Todd Hill (St. Nicholas, 1889)

Wood Engravers in Camp, by Frank French (Century Magazine, 1889B)

At a camp for wood-engravers.

Fretwork, by J. Pocock (Girl's Own Paper, 1890)

The Outlook for Wood Engraving (Century Magazine, 1890B)

How to Carve, and What to Carve, by Horace Townsend (Girl's Own Paper, 1891)

My Woodcarving Experiences (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1892)

The Use of the Lathe, by W.A.S. Benton (English Illustrated Magazine, 1892A)

Household crafts and projects that can be accomplished by "turning" on a lathe, with many interesting illustrations.

Marqueterie Wood Staining, by E. Crossley (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893)

Marquetry Wood-Staining, by Blanche C. Saward (Girl's Own Paper, 1893)

Pyrography, or Poker Work, by Blanche C. Saward (Girl's Own Paper, 1893)

Burnt Wood Drawing, by Ernest Jessop (Girl's Own Paper, 1899)

Stained Poker Work: A Hint from the Paris Salon, by Fred Miller (Girl's Own Paper, 1901)

Carving for Cultured Houses (Lady's Realm, 1901)

Marquetry, or Coloured Wood Inlaying (Girl's Own Paper, 1902)

A charming and durable way of ornamenting old furniture or decorating cabinetry.

Pretty Yet Inexpensive Furniture (Girl's Own Paper, 1902)

Tips on creating some lovely small pieces for the home with simple tools and supplies.