A 1951 American Thread Star book — Doilies–Doilies–Doilies, Star Doily Book No. 87 — printed Copyright 1951, American Thread Company, 260 West Broadway, New York 13, N.Y. Original cover price 10¢. Subtitled Gems of Color. Worked in Gem, Puritan, or De Luxe crochet cotton.

Nine color doilies and a hairpin-lace luncheon set. Cover is the Pretty Flower Doily with tinted lavender-and-yellow blooms. Patterns are crochet only (one hairpin-lace set).

Featured designs in this volume:

• Pretty Flower Doily — about 6"–8¾" (cover)
• Shaded Pink and White Doily — about 9¾"–13"
• Yellow and Chartreuse Doily — about 13"
• Pink Pineapple Doily — about 16½"
• Hairpin Lace Luncheon Set — about 13½"
• Red and White Flower Doily — about 11½"
• Gray Ruffle Doily — about 10½"
• Spider Web Doily — about 11"
• Green Leaf Doily — about 7"–9¾"

A complete Star Book No. 87 for collectors of American Thread color doilies and 1950s Star books.

Condition of this copy: Cover shows typical shop wear — light edge rub and mid-century paper toning. Instructions and color photos remain readable.

This is a vintage / pre-owned publication. See our Condition Guide for typical wear.