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How to amuse yourself and others : the American girl's handy book (1887)

Beard, Lina, Beard, Adelia B. (Adelia Belle), 1857-1920 · New York : Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 145

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in the same manner as withthe leaves. Sweet peas, roses, daisies, wild carrot, clover, andverbenas, all make beautiful impressions which look like pho-tographs. Grasses of various kinds also print well. In making a spray, it is best to have a definite idea of theform you desire it to take. If… … The Winter Landscape is printed from dried twigs, grasses,and little leafless plants, so arranged as to resemble trees andshrubbery. Only have a little confidence and you can make etchingsfrom nature. Should you not understand drawing or compo-sition, do not be discouraged; obtain a picture to…

Amusements · Decorative arts · Handicraft · Holidays · Interior decoration

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