VTG 1960 WOODWORKING WORKSHOP PATTERNS CATALOG, RUTH WYETH SPEARS 2 FULL PAGES

Description: Ruth Wyeth Spears was one of the most prolific and talented designers of home improvement crafts and woodworking patterns in the first half of the last century. She was an author of a number of books for what would have then been womens crafts - curtains, furniture upholstering, and even toy making, as well as woodworking crafts that would have been for the man's domain - the workshop in his garage! Right after WWII, when all the soldiers came home, they first married, then bought homes with their GI bill money! The garages were almost always turned into "workshops", where they could escape and be on their own (replaced today with the "man cave"). Anyway, most of the homes needed all kinds of work and improvements, so there was a huge resurgence in DIY patterns and instructions for woodworking. Ruth Spears had a syndicated column in newspapers nationwide, and she was really in tune with what women wanted, and could design it so that men could make it. Her patterns were easy to follow, and created all kinds of charming things. This is a rare catalog from the 1960's of her offerings from her company (she had several) called "workshop patterns". It is 4 large pages 20" by 22" printed front and back with tiny little pictures that show all the patterns you could buy from her. It is a great resource, as you can see the patterns and have the number to make it easier to search for them. I have several patterns of hers for sale, as well as several of her books, if you are interested. These four pages are in excellent condition, with just one page having a small closed tear at the top. JONESANTIQUES! Click images to enlarge Description Ruth Wyeth Spears was one of the most prolific and talented designers of home improvement crafts and woodworking patterns in the first half of the last century. She was an author of a number of books for what would have then been womens crafts - curtains, furniture upholstering, and even toy making, as well as woodworking crafts that would have been for the man's domain - the workshop in his garage! Right after WWII, when all the soldiers came home, they first married, then bought homes with their GI bill money! The garages were almost always turned into "workshops", where they could escape and be on their own (replaced today with the "man cave"). Anyway, most of the homes needed all kinds of work and improvements, so there was a huge resurgence in DIY patterns and instructions for woodworking. Ruth Spears had a syndicated column in newspapers nationwide, and she was really in tune with what women wanted, and could design it so that men could make it. Her patterns were easy to follow, and created all kinds of charming things. This is a rare catalog from the 1960's of her offerings from her company (she had several) called "workshop patterns". It is 4 large pages 20" by 22" printed front and back with tiny little pictures that show all the patterns you could buy from her. It is a great resource, as you can see the patterns and have the number to make it easier to search for them. I have several patterns of hers for sale, as well as several of her books, if you are interested. These four pages are in excellent condition, with just one page having a small closed tear at the top. Payment I accept Paypal payments only; I require immediate payment; if you need time, please contact me and arrangements can be made! Shipping All items are shipped within 24 hours of payment! I try and recycle packaging materials as much as I can. I hate adding more garbage to the environment; if you receive a box from me that has been used before, I am "recycling". I will make sure it's sturdy and the item well packaged. 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Location: Bronson, Florida

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