{"product_id":"singer-sewing-library-1930-pamphlet-set-nos-1-2-3","title":"Singer Sewing Library Nos. 1, 2 and 3 by Mary Brooks Picken 1930 Sewing Pamphlet Set with Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eSinger Sewing Library Nos. 1, 2 and 3 by Mary Brooks Picken is a 1930 set of three illustrated Singer Sewing Machine Company sewing pamphlets housed in a patterned orange library case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three manuals cover home sewing shortcuts, dressmaking, and children's clothing, with step by step instruction, period photographs and illustrations, sewing machine techniques, garment construction, bindings, hems, fabrics, fitting, and other practical dressmaking information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"Set of three sewing instruction pamphlets with library case\"\u003eSet of three sewing instruction pamphlets with library case\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Singer Sewing Library Nos. 1, 2 and 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Brooks Picken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Singer Sewing Machine Company, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930 issue. No. 1 is marked Rev. 9 30. Exact printing statements for Nos. 2 and 3 are not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated paperbound pamphlets in patterned hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued as standard hardcover dust jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 1, 48 pages. No. 2, 48 pages. No. 3, 64 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sewing, dressmaking, home economics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. These publications predate the ISBN system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pamphlet approximately 8 1\/4 x 5 1\/2 inches. Case approximately 9 x 6 x 1\/2 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The three pamphlets remain readable and usable with firmly attached pages and noticeable age related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean overall, easy to read, and filled with period graphics, photographs, illustrations, and practical sewing instruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo writing was found during the page by page review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three numbered pamphlets shown are present, with 160 pages combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe orange library case has substantial edge and corner wear and was repaired by a previous owner, including tape repair along the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case has an open worn area along one side and visible surface loss and abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 3 has minor staining and soiling on the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 29 has a tear. No other page problems were noticed during the seller's review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis sale contains Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Smithsonian records describe the 1930 Singer Sewing Library boxed group as containing four pieces, so No. 4 is not included with this group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinger produced this library as practical home sewing instruction during a period when making and altering clothing at home was an everyday skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smithsonian catalogs the first three titles as 1930 publications from Singer Manufacturing Company, with 48 pages in Nos. 1 and 2 and 64 pages in No. 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. 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