Hello Susan, and Jacquie... Here comes some Spanish help for your inquiry.
The book is not Therese Dillmont's. You would wonder if you understood what it says in the introduction. As a resume, I am making a quick free translation for you: "This book is for general utility. It contains jobs which can be made easily and with pleasure by all women, whatever their education and social status. Our aim is to teach all kind of crafts which are proper of young women and that are in harmony with their natural disposition.... easy methods, so that women are able to put into practice the principal feminine works, without forgetting those made just for fun, offering the means of occupying their time, saving money, etc.(...) We have collected all works common to women (...) such as sewing, needle lace, knitting,(...) how to do the washing, how to eliminate stains, recipes to make tea, coffee, also cologne and soap (...) with little money. So, this Enciclopedia contains, without any doubt, the necessary knowledge, not only for those women whose destiny is to shine in today's world, but also for those who have to earn money to live (...)". My mother has a little book with exactly the same information. And my sisters and I always have fun when reading it. I feel fortunate to be born later than those times. My mother's book must be from around the 30's. But I will have to check this date. Best regards and have a good Sunday. Antje González, from Spain. ___________ *Photography is like life... you can change perspective by changing your point of view!* - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
