A mid-1950s American Thread Star book — Ruffled Doilies, Star Doily Book No. 143 — printed by The American Thread Company, 260 West Broadway, New York 13, N.Y. Original cover price 10 cents. Worked in Puritan or Puritan Star Spangled mercerized cotton.

Nine ruffled doilies: blossom, tea-time, sunburst, a large table ruffle, oval flower, sea shell, yellow bud, and two pineapples. Cover is two finished ruffles with a basket of yellow flowers. Patterns are crochet only.

Featured designs in this volume:

• Blossom Ruffle — about 17½" without ruffle
• Tea Time Ruffle — about 9¼"
• Sunburst Ruffle — about 16½"
• Large Table Ruffle — about 32" without ruffle
• Oval Flower Ruffle — about 15½" × 22"
• Sea Shell Ruffle — about 8½"
• Yellow Bud Ruffle — about 9"
• Pineapple Ruffle — about 17½" without ruffle
• Small Pineapple Ruffle — about 13½" without ruffle

A complete Star Doily Book No. 143 for collectors of American Thread ruffled doilies and 1950s Puritan thread lace.

Condition of this copy: Cover shows typical shop wear — light crease, 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.