A McCall Fancy-Work book mail order needlework catalog. Although the book has no date, the styles suggest it is about 1910. It is 31 pages in black and white print of stenciled goods for embroidery for women, children and household.

Featured are under clothes for women, such as princess slips, nightgowns, camisoles and combinational. Other pages offer collars, caps and sacques. For the infant or young child, long gowns, dresses, rompers, bibs, capes , embroidered shoes and children's bedding.

Other cute necessities include bags, cases of all kinds, such as hand bags, laundery cases, vantiy and of course the work bags for sewing and needlework projects.

The pages are a delight and provide a history of what was available at the time. This book also included household linens for the table, bath and bed.

A number of pages in the center focus on lessons in embroidery stitches. Different types of needlework from embroidery, to crochet, to tatting.

Maybe you would also like the pages highlighting the gifts given for subscription to the McCall's needlework. This particular booklet, still has the order blank, envelope and a few additional flyers ~ this is another good read.

Wow! 31 pages of fun read and research!

Condition of the book is decent. It has been handled and used folded so does show some age over time. Still intact, with no missing or cut pages.