[WWI Homefront Knitting] Instructions for Knitting Sweaters, Mufflers, Helmets, Socks, Wristlets, Wash-cloths, Bottle-Covers

Name: [WWI Homefront Knitting] Instructions for Knitting Sweaters, Mufflers, Helmets, Socks, Wristlets, Wash-cloths, Bottle-Covers
Author: American Red Cross, Woman's Bureau

American Red Cross, Woman's Bureau

Published by American Red Cross, Woman's Bureau, 1917

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Knitting Sweaters and Wool Helmets for WWI Doughboys Printed by Dougles C. McMurtrie of Typographical Fame  Published by the Woman's Bureau of the American Red Cross, this pamphlet was issued to hand-knitters to hel. Original pictorial self wrappers. Ink stamp on front cover "Revised Edition." In upper right of front wrapper: "A. R. C. 400 / August 11, 1917." 11 pages. Illustrated throughout. Old creases. Tiny edge nicks. Else very good. Knitting Sweaters and Wool Helmets for WWI Doughboys Printed by Dougles C. McMurtrie of Typographical Fame Published by the Woman's Bureau of the American Red Cross, this pamphlet was issued to hand-knitters to help the war effort during World War I. The color of the yarn to be gray or khaki, specific needles to be used are described. Sets forth detailed instructions on the knitting technique: stitches not cast on too tightly, joining by splicing, and "all knots, ridges or lumps should be most carefully avoided, especially on socks, as they are apt to blister the feet." With photographic illustrations of sweater vest, knitted helmet, wristlet, sock, muffler, and the like. Front cover shows a man sporting a knitted helmet. The finished items were to be shipped to the nearest Red Cross Chapter, or to the Red Cross Cross Supply Depot, New York City. Interestingly, this booklet was printed in New York by the noted typeface designer and bibliographer, Douglas C. McMurtrie (1888-1944). After studying at MIT McMurtrie worked as a freelance designer, eventually helping to design the format of the New Yorker magazine. He compiled a series of imprint bibliographies for various states and cities which are well known to rare book dealers and librarians. He was also deeply involved in various charities, particularly those concered with helping disabled soldiers, such as the Red Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men. Rarity This WWI-era pamphlet is very rare in the market. Ten copies noted on OCLC, but not a single holding in a California institution.

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Title: [WWI Homefront Knitting] Instructions for Knitting Sweaters, Mufflers, Helmets, Socks, Wristlets, Wash-cloths, Bottle-Covers
Author: American Red Cross, Woman's Bureau
Publisher: American Red Cross, Woman's Bureau
Publication year: 1917
Condition: VG
Book Type: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Barry Lawrence Ruderman is a specialist dealer in rare and important works on paper from the 15th century to the present. Today, our focus extends from the firm’s traditional core specialty in historical cartography, now encompassing a wide range of rare books, Americana (with particular strengths in Western Americana, Texana, and the American Revolution), early photography, old master prints, and significant manuscripts. Our clients include many of the most important public and private collections active today.

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