A 1947 American Thread Star book — Star Potholders, Star Book No. 55 — printed Copyright 1947 by American Thread Company, 260 West Broadway, New York 13, N.Y. Original cover price 10 cents. Designed by Cecilia Vanek as a sequel to Pot Holder Book No. 32, again with kitchen recipes.

Fish, crab, bumblebee, butterfly, fruit, leaf, lingerie, rose, teapot, pinwheel, Navajo, and plaid holders. Cover is pink-washed snapshots of the set. Patterns are crochet only.

Featured designs in this volume:

• Fish Potholder #5501
• Crab Potholder #5502
• Bumble Bee Potholder #5503
• Butterfly Potholder #5504
• Strawberry, Pear, and Apple Potholders
• Acorn, Maple Leaf, and Fir Tree Potholders
• Panties, Slip, and Dress Potholders
• Thorn Rose, Poppy, and Daisy Potholders
• Cookie Jar, Teapot, and Plate Potholders
• Pocket Book Mitt and Scotch Plaid Cap Mitt
• Pinwheel and Square Pinwheel Potholders
• Navajo, Log Cabin, Indian Circle, Checked, and Plaid Potholders
• Plus recipes (crab meat au gratin, honey date sticks, and more)

A complete Star Book No. 55 for collectors of American Thread novelty kitchen books and postwar pot holders.

Condition of this copy: Cover shows typical shop wear — edge rub, a name on the cover, and mid-century paper toning. Instructions and photos remain readable.

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