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For 1899. Just Out 



Tells How to Embroider Centerpieces, Doilies, Tea 

 Cloths, Sofa Cushions, Photo Frames, etc., in new 

 designs. Shows just how to make all the different em- 

 broidery stitches. Gives valuable lessons in shading 

 flowers and leaves. Contains 25 entirely new Colored 

 Plates, 4 of double roses. 



Also rules and new patterns for Cross Stitch and 

 Chnrch Embroidery, as well as for the latest thing in 

 needlework called Corticelli Decore Crochet. 



Send us 10c; stamps or siluer 



FLORENCE PUBLISHING COMPANY 



55 Bridge Street, FLORENCE, MASS. 



CASH PRIZES 



FOR 



Embroiderers 



To Secure a Prize 



Save Your 



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Nearly all em- 

 broiderers now 

 insist on having 



BRAINERD & ARMSTRONG'S SILKS put up the 

 new way, each skein in a separate paper HOLDER. 

 By purchasing your Silks in " HOLDERS," you will 

 have no difficulty with snarls or tangled threads. 

 INSIST on having BRAINERD & ARMSTRONG'S 

 SILKS in " HOLDERS." They cost no more. 



Our new book for 1899, "EMBROIDERY LESSONS 

 with COLORED STUDIES," contains 15 beautiful 

 colored studies in Embroidery, with full directions 

 for working, and 100 illustrations. Also tells all about 

 the prizes. Sent for 10c. 



THE BRAINERD & ARMSTRONG CO. 



78 Union Street, New London, Conn. 



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The keel cutter "IRIS" 



of the Rochester Yacht Club. 21 ft. water line, 

 32 ft. over all, 5 ft. head room in cabin, and in 

 perfect condition for racing and cruising. 



Winner of 7 firsts, 5 seconds, 

 2 thirds, out of 14 starts. 



Price reasonable. For particulars address, 



FRANK T. CHRISTY, 



5 S. Water St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



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has a SWEETNESS. HARMONY, and VOLUME of tone 

 found in no other music box. It is the only music 

 box having smooth metallic tune sheets. No pins 

 or projections to break off and not liable to get out 

 of order. 

 The list of tunes is unlimited. 



...IDEAL MUSIC BOXES... 



playing 6 to 6oo tunes, with or without slot 

 attachment. 

 Write for catalogue and name of local agent. 



JACOT & SON, 39J Union Sq.,New York 



