A 1953 American Thread Star book — Handkerchief Edgings, Star Edging Book No. 102 — printed Copyright 1953 by The American Thread Company, 260 Broadway, New York 13, N.Y. Original cover price 10 cents. Worked in Star Tatting Crochet.

Twenty-six handkerchief edgings: mostly crochet, plus tatted motifs and hairpin lace. Cover is stacked hankies in white, pink, plaid, green, and black. Patterns are a mixture of crochet, tatting, and hairpin lace.

Featured designs in this volume:

• Crocheted edgings Nos. 1–4, 7–8, 10–22 (including knot stitch and filet)
• Hairpin lace edgings Nos. 5–6, 9, and 24
• Tatted motif handkerchief and edgings Nos. 23, 25, and 26

A complete Star Edging Book No. 102 for collectors of American Thread lace books and 1950s handkerchief work.

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.