When Mother Lets Us Make Paper Box Furniture: A book which shows children just how to make most attractive toy furniture out of materials which cost practically nothi
When Mother Lets Us Make Paper Box Furniture (1914) by Grace Ellingwood Rich is a delightful window into early 20th-century creativity, offering young readers and nostalgic adults a charming guide to crafting miniature furniture from everyday materials. With step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, this book transforms humble paper boxes into elegant parlor sets, bedroom suites, and dining room pieces—perfect for dollhouses or imaginative play.
Written with warmth and encouragement, Rich's book teaches children not only how to cut, fold, and decorate furniture, but also how to develop patience, resourcefulness, and pride in handmade work. Each chapter presents a new room to furnish, with clear directions designed to be followed independently or with light supervision—just "when Mother lets us."
More than a craft manual, this is a glimpse into a bygone era when ingenuity and imagination shaped childhood. Ideal for lovers of vintage craft books, educators, dollhouse enthusiasts, and anyone enchanted by the magic of making, this lovingly restored edition preserves the original text and illustrations for a new generation of readers.
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Written with warmth and encouragement, Rich's book teaches children not only how to cut, fold, and decorate furniture, but also how to develop patience, resourcefulness, and pride in handmade work. Each chapter presents a new room to furnish, with clear directions designed to be followed independently or with light supervision—just "when Mother lets us."
More than a craft manual, this is a glimpse into a bygone era when ingenuity and imagination shaped childhood. Ideal for lovers of vintage craft books, educators, dollhouse enthusiasts, and anyone enchanted by the magic of making, this lovingly restored edition preserves the original text and illustrations for a new generation of readers.
When Mother Lets Us Make Paper Box Furniture: A book which shows children just how to make most attractive toy furniture out of materials which cost practically nothi
When Mother Lets Us Make Paper Box Furniture (1914) by Grace Ellingwood Rich is a delightful window into early 20th-century creativity, offering young readers and nostalgic adults a charming guide to crafting miniature furniture from everyday materials. With step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, this book transforms humble paper boxes into elegant parlor sets, bedroom suites, and dining room pieces—perfect for dollhouses or imaginative play.
Written with warmth and encouragement, Rich's book teaches children not only how to cut, fold, and decorate furniture, but also how to develop patience, resourcefulness, and pride in handmade work. Each chapter presents a new room to furnish, with clear directions designed to be followed independently or with light supervision—just "when Mother lets us."
More than a craft manual, this is a glimpse into a bygone era when ingenuity and imagination shaped childhood. Ideal for lovers of vintage craft books, educators, dollhouse enthusiasts, and anyone enchanted by the magic of making, this lovingly restored edition preserves the original text and illustrations for a new generation of readers.
Written with warmth and encouragement, Rich's book teaches children not only how to cut, fold, and decorate furniture, but also how to develop patience, resourcefulness, and pride in handmade work. Each chapter presents a new room to furnish, with clear directions designed to be followed independently or with light supervision—just "when Mother lets us."
More than a craft manual, this is a glimpse into a bygone era when ingenuity and imagination shaped childhood. Ideal for lovers of vintage craft books, educators, dollhouse enthusiasts, and anyone enchanted by the magic of making, this lovingly restored edition preserves the original text and illustrations for a new generation of readers.
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When Mother Lets Us Make Paper Box Furniture: A book which shows children just how to make most attractive toy furniture out of materials which cost practically nothi
When Mother Lets Us Make Paper Box Furniture: A book which shows children just how to make most attractive toy furniture out of materials which cost practically nothi
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| BN ID: | 2940184415376 |
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| Publisher: | KMC Timeless Publications |
| Publication date: | 05/13/2025 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 3 MB |
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