Sea-side literature for young ladies; or, delights of crochet

Sea-side literature for young ladies; or, delights of crochet

Leech, John, 1817-1864

1854

Printed on border: "First young lady (reads) '10th row -- 3 long with three chain after each into third small space, 1 long into same space, 5 long with three chain after each into middle space, 1 long into same space, 3 long with 3 chain after each into next space, 1 long in same space, 5 chain, ditto in middle of large space, 5 chain, repeat.' Second and third young ladies (in ecstacies) 'Oh, how sweetly pretty!!!' "

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