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Learn How Book,  Edition 170 

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This is a book on how to crochet, knit, tattering and embroidery published by the Spool Cotton company in 1941. The book is the 170th in a series of books published by the company. This book brings a look into short form book design for self-help media targeting women in the mid 1900s. Furthermore, the book provides illustrated instructions as well as crochet designs provided by the Spool Cotton Company. The designs themselves covered a basis of everyday needs for women in the time period covering fashion, art, houseware, furniture, and lifestyle.