,,self-,,instructor ,,in ,,the ,,art ,,of ,,hair ,,work1 ,,dressing ,,hair1 ,,making ,,curls1 ,,switches1 ,,braids1 ,,and ,,hair ,,jewelry ,,of ,,every ,,description4 ,compiled from ,original ,designs and the ,latest ,parisian ,patterns ,,by ,,mark ,,campbell4 ,,new ,,york3 ,m4 ,,campbell1 #gcg ,,broadway4 ,,chicago3 #ha ,,south ,,clark ,,street4 ,,mdccclxvii4 ,entered according to ,act of ,congress1 in the year #ahfg1 by ,,mark ,,campbell1 ,in the ,clerk's ,office of the ,district ,court of the ,united ,states1 for the ,northern ,district of ,illinois4 ,,preface4 ,the necessity for a comprehensive work1 giving a full and detailed explanation of the ,art of manufacturing ,hair ,work in all its various branches1 has been so frequently urged upon the attention of the author1 that1 in compliance with an almost universal demand1 he has concluded to publish a book which will clearly illustrate the ,art of ,hair ,dressing1 and making ,hair ,jewelry and ,hair ,work of every description4 ,his perfect familiarity with the business--the result of many years' successful experience--renders him eminently competent to impart the fullest information upon the subject of which he treats1 while the great consumption and rapidly increasing demand for every description of ,hair ,goods1 will make this work he now presents to the public1 one of particular interest to all classes4 ,heretofore the ,art of making these goods has been zealously guarded by a few dealers1 who have accumulated fortunes1 and would still retain it a profound secret but for the publication of this book4 ,this is the only descriptive volume ever published on ,hair ,work4 ,it is an elaborate1 carefully prepared book1 containing over one thousand drawings1 devices and diagrams1 engraved at great expense to the publisher1 and accompanied with the most comprehensive instructions4 ,it not only reveals to the most ordinary comprehension the hitherto concealed mysteries of the ,art1 but will prove an indispensable adjunct to every lady's toilet table1 as by its aid she will not only be able to dress her own hair in every variety of style1 but make her own ,hair ,jewelry and articles of ,hair work1 including ,switches1 ,braids1 ,curls1 ,waterfalls1 c41 assisted by a reference to plates of the most modern ,european and ,american styles4 ,for children1 no art or accomplishment is more useful than the ability to make articles of tasteful ornament in ,hair ,work4 ,this work will open to all such persons a path to agreeable and profitable occupation4 ,jewelry ,dealers1 from the clear instructions herein given1 can manufacture any required pattern of ,hair ,jewelry1 and add1 without extra expense1 a new and lucrative branch to their business4 ,persons wishing to preserve and weave into lasting mementos1 the hair of a deceased father1 mother1 sister1 brother1 or child1 can also enjoy the inexpressible advantage and satisfaction of knowing that the material of their own handiwork is the actual hair of the loved and gone4 ,no other work ever met with such an earnest demand as this treatise upon the art of ,hair ,braiding4 ,it must certainly commend itself to the ladies of our country as invaluable4 ,even a hasty perusal will convince every one of its utility and worth4 ,translations in ,french and ,german are in progress4 ,illustration ,,introductory ,,remarks4 ,,in this book of instruction1 ,i have introduced for practice the easiest braids first--which are chain braids4 ,the first pattern1 found on page #i1 is a very easy and handsome one1 and should be practiced to perfection before trying any other1 as it will enable the beginner to execute all others after the first is perfected4 ,a new beginner should be particular to place the strands correctly upon the table1 and mark the cover with precision1 after the manner shown in the diagram4 ,i have1 by the introduction of plates1 diagrams and explanatory remarks1 made comprehensive and simple the execution of all the braids herein contained4 ,the novice should first give special attention to preparing the hair for braiding1 the adjustment of it to the bobbins1 weights1 molds1 c41 of which plates1 and full explanations are to be found elsewhere in this book4 ,i wish to impress upon the mind of the worker1 that every change made with the strands changes the numbers of them to correspond with the numbers on the table4 ,for example3 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 which would make ,no4 #a ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #b ,no4 #a1 c4 ,illustration3 ,,braiding ,,table ,,and ,,position ,,in ,,braiding4 ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a1--one in each hand--lift them over the table1 one on each side of the mold1 and lay them between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back the ,nos4 #b from ,b1 one on each side of the mold1 and lay them between ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,c1 lift ,nos4 #a over between ,nos4 #a at ,d1 passing one strand each side of the mold1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d1 and lay between ,nos4 #b at ,c4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1 and repeat until finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a mold1 made of small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off the weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid tight together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until quite dry2 then slip it off the wire on to the cord1 sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,reverse ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a with sixty hairs in a strand4 ,take ,nos4 #b1 lift over table to ,b1 lay them in between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b1 and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,a4 ,then walk around table to ,c2 take ,nos4 #a and lift over table and lay them in between ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,c1 lift over table and lay them inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c4 ,after braiding several times round to suit your taste1 say five1 reverse the braid by commencing at ,c1 and braiding as you did at ,a1 by taking ,nos4 #b at ,c1 lift over table to ,d1 and lay them in between ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d1 and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,c4 ,then go to ,a and take ,nos4 #a1 lift over table and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a1 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a1 lift over table and lay in between ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and fetch back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a1 then commence at ,c again and braid five times4 ,then commence at ,a as you did at first1 reversing it every time you braid it five times through4 ,braid it over a small wire1 tie the ends on the wire1 boil and dry the same as chain on page nine1 only you need not press the braid together on the wire4 ,illustration ,,sixteen ,,twist ,,chain4 ,,take sixteen strands1 with eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b2 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand1 and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing them around the table to the right1 changing places with them4 ,then take ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d and change as at ,a and ,b4 ,then go to ,b and take ,nos4 #b at ,b and ,a1 and change them by taking ,no4 #b at ,b in right hand and ,no4 #b at ,a in left hand1 and swing them around table to the right as before1 changing places with them4 ,then go around the table to ,d1 and take ,nos4 #b at ,d and ,c1 and change places as before1 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a and ,b and change as before4 ,then take ,nos4 #c at ,c and ,d and change places with them4 ,then take ,nos4 #d at ,b and ,a and change as before4 ,then take ,nos4 #d at ,d and ,c and change as before4 ,then commence at ,a1 as at first1 repeating until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,,striped ,,snake ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take thirty-two strands with twelve hairs in a strand1 or any number that can be divided by four1 and sixty strands for usual size1 and place them on table like pattern4 ,have every alternate two strands of black hair1 and the others of light hair4 ,commence at ,a1 taking two strands of light hair in left hand1 ,nos4 #a and #b1 and take two strands of black hair in right hand1 ,nos4 #c and #d1 and cross ,no4 #b 7light7 over ,no4 #c 7dark71 then ,no4 #a 7light7 under ,no4 #c 7dark71 then ,no4 #d 7dark7 over ,nos4 #a and #b 7light72 so on around the table to the right until you get to ,a2 then commence and work back to the left by taking light hair in left hand and dark hair in right hand1 as before1 and put ,no4 #c 7dark7 over ,no4 #b 7light71 and ,no4 #d 7dark7 under ,no4 #b 7light71 and ,no4 #a 7light7 over ,nos4 #c and #d 7dark71 so on around the table till you get to ,a2 then commence as at first1 so on1 braiding first one way around the table then the other till you have the chain completed4 ,illustration ,braid it over wood1 or brass wire1 the size and length you wish your chain4 ,when braided take off your weights1 tie the ends fast and boil and dry1 then take out the mold and put a cord through with some cotton wrapped around it so it will be soft and pliable4 ,this is called the ,,striped ,,snake ,,braid1 and can be braided all of one color if desired4 ,,cable ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by two1 eighty hairs in a strand1 twenty strands for usual size1 place on table like pattern4 ,commencing1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing around the table to the right1 and lay the one in right hand at ,no4 #a at ,b1 and the one in left hand at ,no4 #a at ,a2 then bring back ,no4 #b at ,b with right hand1 and ,no4 #b at ,a in left hand1 to the left1 then take ,no4 #c and swing to the right1 then ,no4 #d and swing to the left1 so on1 round first to the right then to the left1 with every number of strands till you get to ,no4 #a2 then commence as at first1 and so on till the chain is as long as required4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together on the wire2 boil in water about ten minutes1 then take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip off the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,snake ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take thirty-two strands1 or any number that can be divided by four1 twelve hairs in a strand1 and sixty strands for usual size2 place them on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,no4 #b in your right hand1 and put your left under your right hand and take up ,no4 #c and bring it back of ,no4 #a1 and lay them both down2 then take ,no4 #d up and lay it between ,nos4 #a and #b1 then take the next four to the right1 and so on till you get around the table2 then commence and braid back around the table to the left1 but reverse the braid by braiding it this way3 lift ,no4 #c with your left hand1 pass your right under and take ,no4 #b and bring it back over ,no4 #d1 and lay them both down2 then take ,no4 #a and lift it over in between ,nos4 #c and #d1 and so on1 till you get around the table4 ,then commence as at first1 braid one way1 then the other1 till you have it as long as required4 ,braid it over wood or brass wire the size and length you wish your chain2 when braided take off your weights1 tie the ends fast1 and boil and dry them2 take out the mold and put a cord through with some cotton wrapped around it so that it will be soft and pliable4 ,this is called the ,,snake ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,eight ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a strands1 lift across the table and lay down inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a1 then lift ,nos4 #b at ,a over inside ,nos4 #b at ,b and bring ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a1 then lift ,nos4 #c from ,a to ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,b to ,a1 then lift ,nos4 #d from ,a to ,b and bring back ,nos4 #d from ,b to ,a1 then commence at ,nos4 #a again and repeat until the chain is completed4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of an needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,half-,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands or any number that can be divided by two1 usually eighty hairs in a strand4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand1 and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing them around table to right1 and lay the one in right hand down at ,b across over ,no4 #b1 and the one in right hand lay down across over ,no4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,c and ,d1 and change ,no4 #a as before at ,a and ,b2 then go to the next two strands and change as before1 so on around the table1 taking the next two each time until the chain is completed4 ,directions same as on page #i4 ,illustration ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #a across table and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a and lift across table and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a1 take ,nos4 #b and lift across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c1 lift ,nos4 #b across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a and commence as at first1 and repeat until it is the required length4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid close together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire on to the cord1 sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the ends to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,cable ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b with ,nos4 #a1 passing them around table to the right1 and leave ,no4 #a from ,a at ,b1 and ,no4 #a from ,b at ,a4 ,then take ,nos4 #g at ,a and ,b1 and pass around table to right1 and leave the one from ,a at ,b1 and the one from ,b at ,a4 ,then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and ,b1 changing places with them2 then take ,nos4 #h and change as before2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a and ,b and change them as before2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,a and ,b and change as at first2 then take ,nos4 #d and change as before2 then take ,nos4 #b and change as before2 then take ,nos4 #e and change as before1 so on until the braid is finished1 all the time taking the third strand to the right1 or forward1 and the second one to the left1 or backward4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take eighteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,nos4 #a and swing around table to the right1 and place the ,no4 #a from ,a over the ,nos4 #b and #c at ,b1 and the ,no4 #a from ,b over the ,nos4 #b and #c at ,a2 then go to ,c and ,d1 take the ,nos4 #a and change the same2 then go to ,e and ,f and change the same2 then go to ,b and ,a1 and change as at first1--all the time taking the ,nos4 #a1 and swinging to the right1 for when you lay them over the ,nos4 #b and #c it makes them ,nos4 #c1 and makes ,nos4 #b ,nos4 #a--;and so on1 until the chain is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid close together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire on to the cord1 sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the ends to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand and swing them around the table to the right and lay the one in the right hand down at ,b1 over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 and the one in the left hand at ,a over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 then go to ,c and take ,no4 #a at ,c and ,d and change as before at ,a and ,b2 then go to ,b and take ,no4 #a at ,b and ,a and change them by taking ,no4 #a at ,b in right hand1 and ,no4 #a at ,a in left hand and swing them round the table to the right as before1 laying them across over ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d2 so on braiding around the table to the right until you have it the required length4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,rib ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #b and lift over across table outside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a outside of ,nos4 #a at ,a1 then take ,nos4 #a at ,c and cross over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d inside of ,nos4 #b at ,c1 then go back to ,a and braid as before1 so on repeating until it is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take ten strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,nos4 #a and swing them around the table to the right1 and leave ,no4 #a from ,a at ,b and the ,no4 #a from ,b at ,a1 then take the ,nos4 #b and swing them around the table to the right and change places with each other1 then take ,nos4 #c and change places as before2 then take ,nos4 #d and change places as before2 then take ,nos4 #e and change places as before2 then commence at ,nos4 #a and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,half ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 seventy-five hairs in a strand1 and place on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a take ,nos4 #a and #b1 lift across the table to ,b1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and lay ,no4 #b between ,nos4 #a and #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,b to ,a1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b outside of ,no4 #a at ,a2 then go to ,c and take ,nos4 #a and #b1 lift over table to ,d and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and lay ,no4 #b between ,nos4 #a and #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,c1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b outside of ,no4 #a at ,c2 then go to ,b and change the same1 and so on around the table to the right until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,cable ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty strands1 seventy-five hairs in a strand1 place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #a over across the table inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a1 cross over and lay them between ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and carry back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a1 cross over inside of ,nos4 #c at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #d at ,a and cross over inside of ,nos4 #d at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #d from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #e at ,a1 cross over inside of ,nos4 #e at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #e from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,b1 cross over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,a1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,a to ,b2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,b and cross over inside of ,nos4 #b at ,a1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,a to ,b2 then take ,nos4 #c1 so on around the table to the right until the braid is finished1 all the time taking the next two4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,sixteen ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take thirty-two strands1 fifty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then change at ,c and ,d1 ,e and ,f1 and ,g and ,h the same1 then go to ,a1 lift ,nos4 #b across in place of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then change at ,c and ,d1 ,e and ,f1 and ,g and ,h the same4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1 repeating the changes until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid close together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire on to the cord1 sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the ends to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,german ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing them around to the right and change places with them2 then take ,no4 #a at ,c in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,d in left hand1 and swing around table to the right and change places as before2 then take ,no4 #b at ,b in right hand and ,no4 #b at ,a in left hand and swing to the right and change as before2 then take ,no4 #b at ,d in right hand and ,no4 #b at ,c in left hand and swing to the right and change as before2 then take ,no4 #c at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #c at ,b in left hand and change as before2 then take ,no4 #c at ,c in right hand and ,no4 #c at ,d in left hand and change as before2 then take ,no4 #d at ,b in right hand and ,no4 #d at ,a in left hand and change as before then take ,no4 #d at ,d in right hand and ,no4 #d at ,c in left hand and change as before4 ,then commence at ,a as at first and repeat till the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,for further directions see page #i4 ,,fancy ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a--change ,nos4 #a at ,a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a1 then go to ,c1 change ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c1 then take ,nos4 #a at ,e in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,f in left hand1 lift across table in place of ,nos4 #a at ,g and ,h1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,g and ,h to ,f and ,e2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,e and ,f and change across to ,g and ,h1 and lay in place of ,nos4 #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,g and ,h to ,f and ,e2 then take ,nos #c and change across to ,g and ,h as before2 then take ,nos4 #d at ,f and ,e and change across to ,g and ,h as before2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a across to ,d1 and bring the ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a and change the ,nos4 #a across to ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,e and ,h1 take ,no4 #d at ,h in right hand1 and ,no4 #d at ,e in left hand1 and lift across in place of ,nos4 #d at ,f and ,g1 and bring back ,nos4 #d from ,f and ,g to ,e and ,h2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,e and ,h and change across in place of ,nos4 #c at ,f and ,g1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,f and ,g to ,e and ,h2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,e and ,h and change across in place of ,nos4 #b at ,f and ,g and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,f and ,g to ,e and ,h2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,e and ,h1 and change across in place of ,nos4 #a at ,f and ,g1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,f and ,g to ,e and ,h2 then go to ,a and commence as at first1 and repeat till the chain is finished4 ,illustration ,for further directions see page #i4 ,,fancy ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #a across inside of ,no4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then change ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d the same2 then change ,nos4 #a at ,e and ,f the same2 then go to ,a1 lift ,nos4 #b across to ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then change ,nos4 #b at ,c and ,d the same2 then change ,nos4 #b at ,e and ,f the same1 and you are through the braid ready to commence at ,a as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 change the ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,no4 #b at ,a change over in place of ,nos4 #b at ,b and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c1 and change the ,nos4 #a from ,c to ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,c and change over in place of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos #b from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a and begin as at first1 repeating until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry1 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take thirty-two strands1 fifty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,change ,nos4 #a at ,a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then change in the same way1 successively1 the ,nos4 #c1 #e1 #b1 #d1 #f1 #c1 #e1 #g1 #d1 #f1 #h1 #e1 #g1 #a1 #f1 #h1 #b1 #g1 #a1 #c1 #h1 #b1 #d--then you are through1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire1 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and lay on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b--take ,no4 #a at ,a in left hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in right hand1 swing around table to the left1 and change places with them2 then take ,no4 #g at ,b in right hand and ,no4 #g at ,a in left hand1 and swing around the table to the right and change places with them2 then take ,no4 #e at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #e at ,b in left hand1 and swing around the table to the left1 and change places as before2 then take ,no4 #h at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #h at ,b in left hand and swing around table to the left and change as before2 then take ,no4 #f at ,a in left hand1 and ,no4 #f at ,b in right hand and swing around table to the right and change as before2 then take ,no4 #d at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #d at ,b in left hand1 and swing around table to the left and change as before2 then take ,no4 #g at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #g at ,b in left hand1 swing around table to the left and change as before1 then take ,no4 #e at ,a in left hand and ,no4 #e at ,b in right hand1 swing around table to the right and change as before2 then take ,no4 #c at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #c at ,b in left hand and swing around table to the left and change as before2 then take ,no4 #f at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #f at ,b in left hand and swing around table to the left and change as before2 then take ,no4 #d at ,a in left hand and ,no4 #d at ,b in right hand and swing around table to the right and change as before2 then take ,no4 #b at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #b at ,b in left hand and swing around table to the left and change as before2 then take ,no4 #e at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #e at ,b in left hand and swing around table to the left and change as before1 then take ,no4 #c at ,a in left hand and ,no4 #c at ,b in right hand1 and swing around table to the right and change as before4 ,then commence at ,a as at first4 ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,double ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take eighteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b--take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand and swing them around the table to the right and change places with them2 then change the ,nos4 #h1 #f and #d the same way2 then count back five to the left 7not counting the one last braided71 bringing you to ,no4 #i--swing as before to the right and change places2 then change the ,nos4 #g1 #e and #c the same way2 then count back five1 bringing you to ,no4 #h--;change the same2 and so on1 first counting two forward and change three times1 and then count five back and change the same1 so on until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,cable ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing them around to the left and change places with them2 then take successively ,nos4 #c1 #e1 #b1 #d1 #f1 #c1 #e1 #g1 #d1 #f1 #h1 and change the same2 then commence as at first with ,no4 #a1 so on repeating until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,half ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty four strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and arrange like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lay them in the place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,c and lay in the place of ,nos4 #b at ,d and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c4 ,then take the ,nos4 #c from ,h and lay between the ,nos4 #c at ,g1 and bring back the ,nos4 #c from ,g to ,h2 then take the ,nos4 #d at ,h and place between the ,nos4 #d at ,g1 and bring back the ,nos4 #d from ,g to ,h2 then take ,nos4 #e at ,e and place between ,nos4 #e at ,f1 and bring back the ,nos4 #e from ,f to ,e2 then take the ,nos4 #f at ,e and place them inside of ,nos4 #f at ,f1 and bring back the ,nos4 #f from ,f to ,e4 ,commence at ,a as at first1 and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,twelve ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and place between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then change the ,nos4 #b at ,a1 and ,b the same way2 then change the succeeding numbers1 #c1 #d1 #e and #f1 all the same way4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,nos4 #a again1 as at first1 and repeat until the braid is the desired length4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid close together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire on to the cord1 sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the ends to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,flat ,,twist ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take eight strands1 ninety hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand1 and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing around table to the right--the ,no4 #a in the right hand over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d at ,b1 and the ,no4 #a in the left hand over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d at ,a2 repeat until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,rib ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take both ,no4 #a strands and cross over in between ,nos4 #a on the opposite side to ,b1 then bring back both ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a1 and place them in between ,nos4 #b2 then walk around table to ,c and braid it across table to ,d as before4 ,then commence at ,a and repeat until braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,cable ,,chain ,,braid ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by two1 eight hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence by taking ,no4 #a at ,a and ,b and change places by swinging them to the right2 then take ,no4 #b at ,a and ,b and change places with them by swinging to the left2 then take ,no4 #c at ,a and ,b and change places by swinging them to the right2 then ,nos4 #d1 and change places by swinging them to the left1 and so on1 swinging to the right and left alternately1 until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,square ,,cable ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by two1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,nos4 #a and swing them around table to the right--,no4 #a from ,a around to ,b across ,no4 #b at ,b1 and ,no4 #a from ,b across ,no4 #b at ,a2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d and change as before2 then change the same at ,e and ,f and at ,b and ,a1 so on around the table to the right until the chain is completed4 ,any number of strands can be used by increasing the number in each place1 or by having three1 four1 five or six in a place1 care being taken to cross all the strands4 ,for instance1 there are four strands1 ,no4 #a must be crossed over all as you braid around the table4 ,by adding strands a different braid is formed4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fob ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 cross ,no4 #a in the right hand over the ,no4 #a in the left hand1 and then go to ,b and cross ,no4 #a in the left hand over ,no4 #a in the right hand2 then go back to ,a and take ,nos4 #a and cross inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b and change the same2 then change ,nos4 #c the same2 then go to ,c and take ,nos4 #a and cross inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d and lay inside of ,nos4 #b at ,c2 then commence at ,a as at first1 and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,square ,,ribbed ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 swing to the right and change places with them2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a and lay inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring ,nos4 #c from ,b and lay inside of ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,c and take ,no4 #a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,d in left hand1 swing to the right and change places with them2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,c and lay inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,d and lay inside of ,nos4 #b at ,c4 ,then commence at ,a as at first1 and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry1 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,double ,,loop ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 sixty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b3 take ,nos4 #a at ,a1 and lift them across the table1 and lay the one in left hand between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and the one in right hand on the outside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a4 ,then pass round the table to the right1 and change 7in the same manner7 successively1 the ,nos4 #c1 #e1 #f1 #b1 #d1 #f1 #b1 #d1 #e1 #a1 #c and #e2 then commence at ,a with ,nos4 #a1 as at first1 and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid close together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire on to the cord1 sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the ends to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,knot ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take thirty-two strands with fifty hairs in a strand1 and place them on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #d and lift over across table1 and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 then bring back ,nos4 #d from ,b and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a and lift over across table and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,b and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then change ,nos4 #b at ,a and ,b the same2 then take ,nos4 #a and change the same2 then go to ,d and change the same as at ,a2 then go to ,b and change the same2 then go to ,c and change the same1 and you are ready to commence again at ,a1 as at first3 repeat until braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,double ,,rib ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take thirty-two strands1 sixty hairs in a strand and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #d and lift over table and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #d from ,b and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then go to ,d and change the ,nos4 #d the same as at ,a and ,b2 then go to ,b and change the same as at ,a2 then go to ,c and change the same way1 and then to ,a and change as at first1 and so on1 repeating the changes until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid close together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire on to the cord1 sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the ends to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 change ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and change across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a and the ,nos4 #b across with the numbers at ,d the same as at ,a2 then return to ,a and commence as at first and repeat ten times4 ,then change the figures on the table to correspond with the following diagram3 ,illustration ,then commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing around the table to the right1 changing places with them2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d and change the same2 then change ,nos4 #b at ,b and ,a the same2 then change the ,nos4 #b at ,d and ,c the same2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a and ,b and change the same2 then change the ,nos4 #c at ,c and ,d2 then the ,nos4 #d at ,b and ,a2 then the ,nos4 #d at ,p and ,c2 then commence at ,a as at first1 and repeat ten times1 so on braiding alternately ten rounds by the directions of each pattern until the braid is finished4 ,,fancy ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 change ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and change across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a and the ,nos4 #b across with the numbers at ,d the same as at ,a2 then return to ,a and commence as at first and repeat ten times4 ,then change the figures on the table to correspond with the following diagram3 ,illustration ,then commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and #b1 lift across table to ,b and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b between ,nos4 #a and #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,b to ,a1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b outside of ,no4 #a at ,a2 then go to ,c and take ,nos4 #a and #b and lift over table to ,d1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b between ,nos4 #a and #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,c and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d and ,no4 #b outside of ,no4 #a at ,c2 then go to ,b and change the same1 and so on around the table to the right1 braiding alternately ten rounds by each diagram until the braid is finished4 ,,fancy ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #a over across the table and lay them in between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a across with the ,nos4 #a at ,d the same2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and change across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then change the ,nos4 #b at ,c across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d the same2 then commence at ,a as at first1 and repeat ten times4 ,then change the numbers on table to correspond with the following pattern or diagram3 ,illustration ,then commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and #b1 lift across table to ,b and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b between ,nos4 #a and #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,b to ,a1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b outside of ,no4 #a at ,a2 then go to ,c and take ,nos4 #a and #b and lift over table to ,d1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b between ,nos4 #a and #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,c and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d and ,no4 #b outside of ,no4 #a at ,c2 then go to ,b and change the same1 and so on around the table to the right1 braiding alternately ten rounds by each diagram until the braid is finished4 ,,fancy ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 swing around the table to the right and change places with them2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d and change as at ,a and ,b2 then change ,nos4 #b at ,b and ,a the same2 then change the ,nos4 #b at ,d and ,c the same2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a and ,b and change the same2 then change the ,nos4 #c at ,c and ,d2 then the ,nos4 #d at ,b and ,a1 and also the ,nos4 #d at ,d and ,c1 all the time swinging to the right4 ,braid around ten times4 ,illustration ,then commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and #b1 lift across table to ,b and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b between ,nos4 #a and #b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,b to ,a1 and lay ,no4 #a outside of ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b outside of ,no4 #a at ,a2 then change the same at ,c1 ,b and ,d2 then commence again at ,a and braid ten rounds1 so on braiding alternately ten rounds by the directions of each pattern until the braid is finished4 ,,fancy ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 change ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and change across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a and the ,nos4 #b across with the numbers at ,d the same as at ,a2 then return to ,a and commence as at first and repeat ten times4 ,then change the figures on the table to correspond with the following diagram3 ,illustration ,then commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing them around the table to the right1 and lay the one in right hand down at ,b over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 and the one in left hand at ,a over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a at ,b and ,d the same2 then go to ,b and change the ,nos4 #a at ,b and ,a the same2 so on1 braiding around the table to the right1 alternately braiding ten rounds by the directions of each pattern until the braid is finished4 ,,fancy ,,chain ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place them on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #a over across the table and lay them in between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a across with the ,nos4 #a at ,d the same2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and change across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then change the ,nos4 #b at ,c across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d the same2 then commence at ,a as at first1 and repeat ten times4 ,then change the numbers on table to correspond with the following pattern or diagram3 ,illustration ,then commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,no4 #a at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 and swing them around the table to the right1 and lay the one in right hand down at ,b over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 and the one in left hand at ,a over across ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a at ,b and ,d the same2 then go to ,b and change the ,nos4 #a at ,b and ,a the same2 so on1 braiding around the table to the right1 alternately braiding ten rounds by the directions of each pattern until the braid is finished4 ,,double ,,rib ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-six strands1 sixty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a and ,b1 take ,nos4 #a and change places by swinging them around the table to the left2 then take the third strands to the right of ,a and ,b1 and change places by swinging them around the table to the right2 then take the fourth strands to the right of the ones last taken1 and change places by swinging them around the table to the left1 and so on working around the table to the right2 first swinging the strands to the left1 and then to the right1 taking alternately the third and fourth strands to the right of the ones last used1 until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and then take out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire and on the cord1 and sew the ends so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,rope ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 sixty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,no4 #b in right hand1 swing around the table to the right and lay in place of ,no4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,no4 #b from ,b and lay in place of ,no4 #b at ,a2 then take ,no4 #a at ,a in left hand1 and change places with ,no4 #a at ,b by swinging around to the left2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #c and lift over table and lay inside of ,nos4 #c at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,d and lay in place of ,nos4 #c at ,c2 then go to ,e and change the ,nos4 at ,e and ,f the same as at ,a and ,b2 then go to ,g and change the same as at ,c and ,d1 and so on1 alternately changing1 first as at ,a and ,b1 and then as at ,c and ,d1 until the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and then take out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire and on the cord1 and sew the ends so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,diamond ,,shaped ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and place on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #b lift across table and lay in between ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,a and lift across table and lay between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,f1 take ,no4 #a in right hand1 swing around to the right and lay in place of ,no4 #d at ,e2 then take ,no4 #a at ,e in left hand and swing around to the left and lay in place of ,no4 #d at ,f2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #b lift across table1 and lay them in between ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,c1 lift across the table and lay between ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and then take out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire and on the cord1 and sew the ends so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,no4 #a in right hand1 swing around to the right and lay in place of ,no4 #d at ,b2 then take ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 swing around table to the left and lay in place of ,no4 #d at ,a2 then go to ,c1 take ,no4 #b in right hand1 swing around the table to the right and lay outside of ,no4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,no4 #b from ,d to ,c2 then take ,no4 #a at ,c in left hand1 swing around the table to the left and lay outside of ,no4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,no4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,e and change the ,nos4 at ,e and ,f the same as you did at ,a and ,b2 then change the ,nos4 at ,g and ,h the same as you did at ,c and ,d4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and then take out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire and on the cord1 and sew the ends so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,no4 #a in right hand1 swing around to the right and lay in place of ,no4 #d at ,b2 then take ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand1 swing around table to the left and lay in place of ,no4 #d at ,a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a and lift them across the table and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,e1 and change the ,nos4 at ,e and ,f the same as you did at ,a and ,b2 then go to ,g1 and change the ,nos4 at ,g and ,h the same as you did at ,c and ,d4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and then take out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire and on the cord1 and sew the ends so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,square ,,chain ,,braid ,,take twenty-four strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,no4 #a at the left side of ,a in the right hand1 and ,no4 #a at the left of ,b in the left hand1 swing them around the table to the right and lay the one from ,b at the right of ,a1 and the one from ,a at the right of ,b2 then go to ,c1 take ,no4 #a at the left side of ,c in the right hand1 and ,no4 #a at the left side of ,d in the left hand1 swing them around the table to the right1 and lay the one from ,c at the right of ,d1 and the one from ,d at the right of ,c2 then go to ,b1 take ,nos4 #c and lift them across table and lay between ,nos4 #c at ,a1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,a to ,b2 then change ,nos4 #b and #a the same way2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #c and lift across the table and lay between ,nos4 #c at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,d to ,c2 then change ,nos4 #b and #a the same way4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first1 at ,a4 ,illustration ,for explanation see page #i4 ,,fancy ,,square ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #b and lift across the table and lay between ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then change ,nos4 #a the same way2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #b and lift them across the table and lay between ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,a2 then change ,nos4 #a the same way2 then go to ,e1 take ,nos4 #a and #b and lift them across the table to ,f1 and lay ,no4 #a from ,e at the right of ,no4 #a at ,f1 and ,no4 #b from ,e at the right of ,no4 #b at ,f1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a and #b from ,f to ,e2 then go to ,g and change the same from ,g to ,h as you did at ,e and ,f4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and then take out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire and on the cord1 and sew the ends so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,fancy ,,twist ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a cross over and lay between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b and lay between ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,e1 take ,nos4 #a and #b and cross over to ,f1 and lay ,no4 #a down at the right of ,no4 #a at ,f1 and ,no4 #b at the right of ,no4 #b at ,f1 and and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,f to ,e2 then go to ,c1 and change the ,nos4 at ,c and ,d the same as you did at ,a and ,b2 then go to ,g1 and change the ,nos4 at ,g and ,h the same as you did at ,e and ,f4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire1 and push the braid together2 then boil in water about ten minutes1 and then take out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off the wire and on the cord1 and sew the ends so it will not slip1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,flat ,,chain ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 seventy hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and change places by crossing one over the other2 then go to ,b and cross the ,nos4 #a the same way2 then go back to ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and cross over and lay between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a1 and cross over and lay between ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then change ,nos4 #c and #d the same way2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a and #b and cross over to ,d1 and lay the ,no4 #a from ,c down at the left of ,no4 #a at ,d1 and the ,no4 #b from ,c down at the left of ,no4 #b at ,d1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a and #b from ,d to ,c2 then take the ,nos4 #c and #d1 cross over to ,d and lay the ,no4 #c from ,c down at the right of ,no4 #c at ,d1 and the ,no4 #d from ,c down at the right of ,no4 #d at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #c and #d from ,d to ,c4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,for explanation see page #i4 ,,necklace ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and #d left across to ,b1 lay in place of ,nos4 #a and #d at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #d from ,b to ,a2 then take ,no4 #b at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #c in left hand1 pass right hand round table to the right to ,b1 and lay the ,no4 #b from ,a in place of ,no4 #c at ,b1 and bring back ,no4 #b from ,b to ,a in right hand1 and pass left hand round table to the left1 and lay ,no4 #c from ,a in place of ,no4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,no4 #c from ,b to ,a1 and lay ,no4 #c from ,b down at ,no4 #b at ,a1 and lay ,no4 #b from ,b down at ,no4 #c at ,a1 then go to ,c and take ,nos4 #a across over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a and repeat this all three times2 then the fourth time at ,c you take ,nos4 #a at ,c across over to ,d and lay outside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 bring back the ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c and lay them outside of ,nos4 #b at ,c2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first at ,a4 ,braid it over a small cord so as to put it up together4 ,,necklace ,,pattern4 ,,take sixteen strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a at ,a lift across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a at ,c lift across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then commence at ,a again and repeat it three times2 then commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a across to ,b and lay them outside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a and lay outside of ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,c and change from ,c to ,d the same as from ,a to ,b2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a small wire1 with a hole in one end like the eye of a needle1 so as to draw a small cord in the place of the wire4 ,when you have it braided1 take off your weights1 tie the ends fast on the wire and push the braid together on the wire2 then boil in water about ten minutes2 then take it out and put in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry2 then take it out and slip it off of the wire on to the cord1 and sew the ends of the braid so it will not slip on the cord1 and put a little shellac on the end to keep it fast4 ,if you want it elastic1 use elastic cord4 ,to vary the size of the braid1 vary the number of hairs in a strand4 ,,necklace ,,pattern4 ,,take sixteen strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a at ,a across over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a across over inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,no4 #a at ,c in right hand and ,no4 #a at ,d in left hand and change them1 lay the ,no4 #a from ,c in place of ,no4 #a at ,d1 and lay the ,no4 #a from ,d in place of ,no4 #a at ,c2 then change the ,nos4 #a and #b at ,a and ,b as at first2 then change the ,nos4 #b at ,c and ,d1 as you did the ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d2 then change the ,nos4 #a and #b1 as before1 at ,a and ,b2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,c and ,d and change as you did the ,nos4 #b at ,c and ,d2 then change again ,nos4 #a and #b at ,a and ,b as at first2 then take the ,nos4 #d at ,c and ,d and change as you did the ,nos4 #c at ,c and ,d2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this without cord or wire4 ,,necklace ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a lift over to ,b in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and change over in place of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,no4 #c at ,a in right hand and ,no4 #c at ,b in left hand1 and lay them inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d and lay in place of ,nos4 #c at ,a and ,b2 then take ,no4 #d at ,a in left hand and ,no4 #d at ,b in right hand1 and lay inside of ,nos4 #a at ,c1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,c to ,a and ,b1 and lay in place of ,nos4 #d2 then commence as at first and repeat this three times1 then take ,nos4 #a at ,a1 lift over to ,b in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and change over in place of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a and ,b1 lay inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d2 then take ,nos4 #d at ,a and ,b1 lay inside of ,nos4 #a at ,c2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,c1 lift over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d and lay inside of ,nos4 #a at ,c2 then take ,no4 #a at ,c1 on the side next to ,b1 in right hand1 and lay it inside of ,no4 #a at ,b2 then take the ,no4 #a at ,d1 next to ,b1 in left hand1 and lay it inside of ,no4 #a at ,b2 then take the ,no4 #a at ,c1 next to ,a1 in right hand1 and lay it inside of ,no4 #a at ,a2 then take ,no4 #a at ,d1 next to ,a1 and lay it inside of ,no4 #a at ,a2 then take the ,nos4 #c and #d at ,a1 lift over to ,b1 and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #c and #d from ,b and lay outside of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then lift ,nos4 #b at ,a over and lay in place of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a1 and lay in place of ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then take ,no4 #d at ,a1 in left hand1 and ,no4 #d at ,b in right hand1 and lay them inside of ,nos4 #a at ,c1 and bring the ,nos4 #a from ,c back in place of the ,nos4 #d at ,a and ,b2 then take ,no4 #c at ,b in left hand1 and ,no4 #c at ,a in right hand1 and lay them inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d and lay in place of ,nos4 #c at ,a and ,b2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,,necklace ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty-two strands1 fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,have the strands at ,a and ,b black hair1 and those at ,c and ,d light hair4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and cross over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,a1 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a1 cross over inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b and lay inside of ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then take ,no4 #a at ,c in right hand1 and ,no4 #a at ,d in left hand1 cross over and lay the ,no4 #a from ,c at ,d1 and the ,no4 #a from ,d at ,c2 then change the ,nos4 #a and #b at ,a and ,b as at first2 then take the ,nos4 #b at ,c and ,d and change them as you did the ,nos4 #a2 then change again at ,a and ,b as at first2 then take the ,nos4 #c at ,c and ,d1 and change as you did the ,nos4 #b2 then change again at ,a and ,b1 and so on till you get to ,nos4 #g1 and after changing that1 change again at ,a and ,b2 then change ,nos4 #g again1 then those at ,a and ,b1 then ,nos4 #f1 then at ,a and ,b1 then ,nos4 #e1 and so on back to ,no4 #a1 and change ,no4 #a there as you did ,nos4 #g4 ,always braid those at ,a and ,b between each of those at ,c and ,d4 ,,necklace ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take #bd strands1 twenty-five hairs in a strand1 and place on table like this pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a lift across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a1 then go to ,c and take ,nos4 #a at ,c and cross inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c1 then go to ,a and change ,nos4 #a from ,a to ,b1 as at first1 then take ,nos4 #a at ,e and ,f and swing round table with the same1 and lay down in between ,nos4 #a at ,a and ,b1 and lay the ,no4 #a at ,a and ,b in the place of ,no4 #d at ,e and ,f1 then change the ,nos4 #a at ,c across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c1 then change ,nos4 #a at ,a and ,b the same1 then the ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d again1 then take ,nos4 #a at ,h and ,g1 swing round table with the same1 and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d1 and lay the right hand ones at ,c and ,d up in place of ,no4 #d at ,h and ,g1 then you are through the braid ready to commence as at first4 ,braid it over a cord so to push it together4 ,,necklace ,,or ,,edging ,,braid4 ,,take sixteen strands1 fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #b across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,a1 lift across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and cross them1 the one in right hand over the left1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a1 and cross the right over the left2 then go to ,d1 lift ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,c1 cross the right over the left1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,c to ,d1 and cross the right over the left2 then repeat all from the beginning three times round the table4 ,then go to ,d1 lift ,nos4 #c1 cross the right over the left1 and lay them outside of ,nos4 #a at ,c2 then go to ,a1 lift ,nos4 #b across inside of ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,a1 lift across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 cross the right over the left1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a1 and cross them2 then go to ,d1 lift ,nos4 #a across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,c1 cross the right over the left1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,c to ,d2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,c1 and lay inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and leave them there4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,see explanation on page #i4 ,,head ,,dress ,,or ,,necklace ,,braid4 ,,take twenty-four strands1 eighty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,nos4 #a and #b across inside of ,nos4 #a and #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c1 lift ,nos4 #a and #b across inside of ,nos4 #a and #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a and change the ,nos4 #a and #b from ,a to ,b the same as at first2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,e and ,f1 swing round table to the left1 and lay them down between ,nos4 #a and #b at ,a and ,b2 then lay the ,nos4 #b at ,a and ,b in place of ,nos4 #d at ,e and ,f2 then change the ,nos4 #a and #b at ,c across inside of ,nos4 #a and #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a and #b from ,d to ,c2 then change the same at ,a and ,b2 then change again at ,c and ,d the same2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,h and ,g1 swing round table to the left1 and lay them between ,nos4 #a and #b at ,c and ,d1 and lay the ,nos4 #b at ,c and ,d in place of ,nos4 #d at ,h and ,g4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid it over a strong cord1 and when braided push it close together1 tie the ends1 and boil in water five minutes2 then heat it in an oven until it is quite dry1 and it is ready for use4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,,take thirteen strands1 fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 lift ,no4 #e over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,a2 then take ,no4 #a at ,a1 and lift over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,b2 then take ,no4 #a at ,b1 and lift over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,c2 then lift ,no4 #a at ,c over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,c2 then lift ,no4 #d at ,c over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,b2 then lift ,no4 #d at ,b over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first1 and repeating until it is the required length4 ,then tie it out straight on a flat stick1 boil it in water five minutes1 then heat it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry1 and then it is ready for use4 ,illustration ,the above directions1 after braiding1 will suffice for finishing all ,ring ,braids1 unless other directions are given4 ,,ring ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take twenty-four strands1 twenty hairs in the strands at ,c and ,d1 and ten hairs in the strands at ,a and ,b1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lift across table and lay inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b and lay outside of ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a1 cross over and lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,c1 cross inside of ,nos4 #c at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #d at ,c1 cross over inside of ,nos4 #d at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #d from ,d to ,c2 then commence at ,a1 and change them at ,a and ,b as at first2 then go to ,c and commence with the ,nos4 #b4 ,you must leave the ,nos4 #a every other time and the ,nos4 #b every other time1 and braid it as at first4 ,,rib ,,ring ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take nineteen strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,no4 #a and lift over ,nos4 #b and #c1 under #d and #e1 over #f1 #g1 #h1 #i and #aj1 and lay over to ,b2 then take ,no4 #a at ,b1 lift over ,nos4 #b and #c1 under #d and #e1 over #f1 #g1 #h1 #i and #aj1 and lay over to ,a2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1--first round to the left1 and then to the right1 and so on1 repeating the changes as above1 until the braid is finished4 ,then tie it out straight on a flat stick1 boil in water five minutes1 then heat it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning until it is quite dry1 and then it is ready for use4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take the ,nos4 #a and lift across the table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take the ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 and change the same2 then go to ,c1 take the ,nos4 #a and lift across the table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then commence again at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lift over the table and lay in the place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then change the ,nos4 #b and #c the same as the ,nos4 #a2 then go to ,c and change the ,nos4 #a over in the place of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a1 and take the ,nos4 #a1 #b and #c1 and change the same as before2 then go to ,c and change the same as before4 ,then you are through the braid ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1 and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lift over across the table1 and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 and change their places the same as ,nos4 #a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a and lift over across the table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lift them over the table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #c and #d and change the same2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a and lift them over the table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1 and repeat the changes until the braid is finished4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,,take twenty strands1 fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a1 lift across to ,b1 and lay inside of ,nos4 #a1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b and lay in between ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #a and lift over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,c1 and cross over inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,c1 cross over inside of ,nos4 #c at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,d to ,c2 then commence again at ,a1 as at first1 and repeat until it is braided the desired length4 ,illustration ,when the braid is finished1 tie it out straight on a flat stick1 boil in water five minutes1 and heat in an oven until perfectly dry1 and then it is ready for use4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and lay on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lift over table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b and change the same2 then the ,nos4 #c1 and change the same2 then go to ,c1 take the ,nos4 #b and lay outside of the ,nos4 #a2 then go to ,d1 and take the ,nos4 #b and lay outside of the ,nos4 #a2 then go to ,c1 and take ,nos4 #b and lift over table and lay in place of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back the ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lift across the table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,a1 and lift across table in place of ,nos4 #c at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #b and lay outside of ,nos4 #a2 then go to ,d1 take ,nos4 #b and lay outside of ,nos4 #a2 then go to ,c1 take ,nos4 #b and lift over table in place of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c4 ,then you are ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1 and repeat until finished4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take fifteen strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 by taking ,no4 #a and lifting it over ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 under ,nos4 #e1 #f1 #g and #h1 and pass it over to ,b2 then take ,no4 #a at ,b1 lift over ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 under #e1 #f1 #g and #h1 and pass it over to ,a2 then you are through1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1 and repeat until the braid is finished1--first round to the left1 and then round to the right4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take nineteen strands1 ten hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,no4 #a and lift over ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 under #e and #f1 over #g and #h1 under #i and #aj1 and pass it over to ,b2 then take ,no4 #a at ,b1 and lift over ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 under #e and #f1 over #g and #h1 under #i and #aj1 and lay it over to ,a2 then go to ,a and commence at ,no4 #a1 as at first1 and repeat over and over1 first to the left and then to the right1 and so on1 until the braid is finished4 ,then tie it out straight on a flat stick1 boil in water five minutes1 and heat it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry1 and then it is ready for use4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty-four strands1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and lift across inside of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b inside of ,nos4 #b at ,a2 then go to ,c1 and take ,nos4 #a and cross over inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,c1 and cross over inside of ,nos4 #b at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #c at ,c1 and cross over inside of ,nos4 #c at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #c from ,d to ,c2 then take ,nos4 #d at ,c1 and cross over inside of ,nos4 #d at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #d from ,d to ,c2 if you wish to reverse every other time1 you may leave the ,nos4 #a and not braid them2 then you are ready to commence at ,a as at first4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty-four strands1 sixteen hairs in a strand1 and place on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and cross over to ,b1 lay in between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,a1 and change them the same way2 then ,nos4 #c the same2 then ,nos4 #d the same4 ,then take ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d1 and lift over ,nos4 #b2 then lift ,nos4 #a at ,c over in place of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c2 then go to ,a1 and take ,nos4 #b1 cross over between ,nos4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #c and change the same way2 then take ,nos4 #d and change the same4 ,then go to ,c and ,d1 and lift ,nos4 #a over ,nos4 #b1 and then lift ,nos4 #a at ,c over and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,c2 then you are ready to commence as at first1 at ,a1 and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,you will place double weight on the strands at ,c and ,d4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty-eight strands1 of twelve hairs1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,nos4 #a and cross over the table and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then change the ,nos4 #b the same4 ,then take ,nos4 #d at ,a1 and lift over the table in place of ,nos4 #d at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #d from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #e and change the same way4 ,then go to ,c and ,d1 and lift the ,nos4 #a over the ,nos4 #b2 then take ,nos4 #a at ,c1 and lift them over the table inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a from ,d and lay in place of ,nos4 #a at ,c2 then go to ,a1 and take ,nos4 #a and cross over in place of ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then take ,nos4 #b1 #c1 #d and #e1 and change all the same4 ,then go to ,c and ,d1 and lift ,nos4 #a over ,nos4 #b2 then lift ,nos4 #a at ,c over the table1 and lay them inside of ,nos4 #a at ,d1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,d to ,c4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first1 and repeat until the braid is finished4 ,place extra weight on the strands at ,c and ,d4 ,,ring ,,or ,,bracelet ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty-four strands1 twenty hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern1 thirteen on the right side and eleven on the left4 ,take ,no4 #a at right hand1 lift over ,nos4 #b #c and #d1 and under ,nos4 #e and #f1 and over ,no4 #g2 then take ,no4 #a again1 in right hand1 and lift over ,nos4 #b #c and #d1 and under ,nos4 #e and #f2 then take the same two that you have braided along1 and lift over two strands1 and under two1 till you get to the center2 then pass the same two strands across to the left side1 and lay them down next to ,no4 #aa2 then commence on the left side with ,no4 #a1 and braid the left side as you did the right2 then the braid is through1 ready to commence as at first1 with ,no4 #a at right hand1 and so on4 ,repeat till finished4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take thirteen strands1 twelve hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence by lifting ,no4 #g over ,nos4 #f and #e1 and under ,nos4 #d and #c1 and over ,nos4 #b and #a1 and lay it next to ,no4 #a on the left side1 making seven on the left side2 then commence on the left side1 take the outside one and braid it into the middle1 over two and under two1 till you get to the center1 and lay it across on the opposite side2 then you are through with the braid1 and ready to commence as at first1 with the ,no4 #g at right hand4 ,you can have any odd number of strands you please4 ,,ring ,,pattern4 ,illustration ,,take twenty strands1 ten hairs in a strand1 and lay on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take ,no4 #b in right hand and swing it round the table to the right1 and lay it across ,no4 #b at ,b1 and bring back ,no4 #b from ,b to ,a2 then take ,no4 #a at ,a in left hand1 and swing it round the table to the left1 and lay it across ,no4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,no4 #a from ,b to ,a4 ,then commence at ,c and ,d2 take ,no4 #a at ,c in left hand1 and ,no4 #a at ,d in right hand1 and change places with them by passing the left hand over the right2 then take ,nos4 #b at ,c and ,d1 and change the same way2 then take ,nos4 #c and change the same way2 then take ,nos4 #d and change the same way4 ,then go to ,b1 and change the ,nos4 #a at ,e and ,f as you did at ,c and ,d1 by commencing at ,nos4 #a first1 then the ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d1 in succession4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first1 at ,a4 ,braid it over a small wire4 ,,bracelet ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and ,nos4 #a and #c over ,nos4 #b and #d1 and so on round table to the left1 till you get to ,a2 then go to ,c1 braid to the left1 lift ,nos4 #a and #b over ,nos4 #c and #d1 and so on round to ,a2 then commence at ,a and braid round to the right2 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 and ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #b and #a1 and so on round table to ,a2 then go to ,c1 braid round to the right1 and lift ,nos4 #b and #d over ,nos4 #c and #a1 and so on round to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take sixteen strands1 thirty hairs in a strand1 and place on the table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 take the ,nos4 #a and #b and lay them over ,nos4 #c right and left2 then lay the ,nos4 #a at ,a over ,nos4 #a at ,c and ,d1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a from ,c and ,d and lay outside of ,nos4 #c at ,a2 then lay the ,nos4 #b at ,a over ,nos4 #a2 then go to ,b and repeat the same as at ,a1 only change the ,nos4 #a at ,b with the ,nos4 #b at ,c1 instead of the ,nos4 #a at ,c2 then lift the ,nos4 #a at ,a over and lay between ,nos4 #a at ,b1 and bring back ,nos4 #a from ,b to ,a2 then go to ,c and lift ,nos4 #a and #b over between ,nos4 #a and #b at ,d1 and bring back the ,nos4 #a and #b from ,d to ,c4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,braid this over a small wire1 and place double weight on the strands at ,c and ,d1 and ,nos4 #a at ,a and ,b4 ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--forty being the usual number for this braid--twelve hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round the table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and braid round to the left2 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d2 then ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a2 then ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 and so on round the table to ,a2 then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying the braid so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven1 as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,elastic ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--forty being the usual number for this braid--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #b in right hand1 and put your left hand under the right hand1 and take ,nos4 #c and #d and bring them back1 and cross them over ,no4 #a1 and lay them all down2 then go to ,b1 and change the same way1 and so on round the table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and braid round to the left2 lift ,no4 #c in left hand1 and put your right hand under the left hand and take ,nos4 #a and #b1 bring them back1 cross them over ,no4 #d1 and lay them all down1 and so on round the table to ,a2 then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying the braid so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven1 as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,elastic ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four--sixty being the usual number for this braid--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and braid round table to the right2 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then repeat with the same strands1 the ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b4 ,then go to ,b and braid the same1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and braid round table to the left2 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then repeat with the same strands1 the same as you did at ,a and ,b1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,after it is braided turn the braid inside out4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 and push it tight together1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,double ,,elastic ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four--sixty being the usual number for this braid--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures2 and braid round table to the right2 cross ,no4 #d over ,no4 #c1 and ,no4 #a over ,nos4 #b and #c2 then repeat with the same strands4 ,then go to ,b1 and braid the same1 and so on round table to the right1 until you get to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 and braid back round table to the left1 by crossing ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c2 then repeat with the same strands1 and so on round table till you get to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 and push it tight together1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,fancy ,,tight ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and ,nos4 #a and #c over ,nos4 #b and #d2 then go to ,b1 and braid the same to the left until you get to ,a2 then commence at ,c1 with the outside row of figures1 and braid round table to the left again2 lift ,nos4 #a and #b over ,nos4 #c and #d1 and so on round table till you get to ,a4 ,then commence with the inside row of figures at ,a1 and lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 and ,nos4 #b and #d over ,nos4 #c and #a2 then go to ,b1 and braid the same to the right1 and so on round table to ,a2 then commence at ,c with the outside row of figures1 and braid round to the right1 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #b and #a1 and so on round table to ,a2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,be sure and braid the first two times round table to the left1 and the last two to the right4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,to have it elastic use elastic cord4 ,,reverse ,,tight ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 then ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then go to ,b and change the same to the left1 and so on round table to ,a2 then go to ,c1 braid to the left with the outside row of figures1 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #a and #b1 and so on round to ,a4 ,then commence again at ,a and braid round to the right2 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 then ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 and ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d1 and so on round table to ,a2 then commence at ,c and braid to the right1 lift ,nos4 #a and #b over ,nos4 #c and #d1 and so on round to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,banded ,,bracelet ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 braid round table to the left till you get to ,a1 then repeat the same at ,c with the outside row of figures4 ,after braiding the second time round1 commence again at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and braid round to the right2 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #a and #b1 and so on round to ,a2 then repeat1 at ,c1 with the outside row of figures4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,plain ,,open ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #d over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,no4 #c2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #b and #c4 ,braid round table to the left till you get to ,a1 then repeat the same at ,c1 only braid the outside row of figures4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,fine ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being ,the usual number for this braid--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c2 then ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a2 then ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c2 then ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d2 then ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round the table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 and commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round the table1 when you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying the braid so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven1 as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,fine ,,braid4 ,,take any number of ,strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number for this braid--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #a over ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d2 then ,no4 #c over ,nos4 #b and #a2 then ,no4 #b over ,nos4 #c and #d2 then ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a4 ,then go to ,b and change the same1 and so on round the table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 and commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round the table1 when you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying the braid so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven1 as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,lace ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and so on round the table to the left to ,a2 then commence at ,c1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number for this braid--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #c over ,no #d2 then ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round the table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 and commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round the table1 when you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying the braid so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven1 as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,basket ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take thirty-two strands1 or any number that can be divided by four1 fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and braid round the table to the left2 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d2 then commence at ,c1 with the outside row of figures1 and braid round the table to the left2 lift ,nos4 #a and #b over ,nos4 #c and #d2 then commence at ,a1 as before1 and braid round the table to the right2 put ,no4 #c under ,no4 #b1 and lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d2 then commence at ,c1 as before1 and braid round the table to the right1 and put ,nos4 #a and #b under ,nos4 #c and #d4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying the braid so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven1 as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--forty being the usual number--twelve hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and lift ,nos4 #a and #b over ,nos4 #c and #d2 then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and braid round to the left2 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #a and #b1 and so on round the table to ,a4 ,then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,acorn ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #d over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and so on round table to the right till you get to ,a2 then commence at ,c1 braid round to the right1 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #a and #b1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,half ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and ,nos4 #a and #c over ,nos4 #b and #d1 and so on round table to ,a2 then commence at ,c with the outside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,fancy ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,in this pattern you braid with eight strands1 or with two groups of fours4 ,commence at ,b1 lift ,no4 #d in left hand and lay down between ,nos4 #c and #d at ,c1 and take ,no4 #d at ,c in right hand2 then lift ,no4 #c at ,b over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,c1 and take ,no4 #c at ,c in right hand2 then lift ,no4 #b at ,b over between ,nos4 #a and #b at ,c1 and take ,no4 #b at ,c in right hand2 then lift ,no4 #a at ,b over next to ,no4 #a at ,c1 and take ,no4 #a at ,c in right hand1 and then lift those in right hand over to ,b1 and lay them all down4 ,braid round to the right till you get to ,a1 then take the next eight strands1 and braid round table to the left2 lift ,no4 #a at ,c over between ,nos4 #a and #b at ,b1 and take ,no4 #a at ,b in left hand2 then lift ,no4 #b at ,c over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,b1 and take ,no4 #b at ,b in left hand2 then lift ,no4 #c at ,c over between ,nos4 #c and #d at ,b1 and take ,no4 #c at ,b in left hand2 then lift ,no4 #d at ,c over next to ,no4 #d at ,b1 and take ,no4 #d at ,b in left hand1 and then lift those in left hand over to ,c and lay them all down1 and so on round table1 taking the next eight strands1 till you get to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,see explanation on page #ajj4 ,,plain ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number for this braid--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d2 then ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so round the table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 and commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round the table1 when you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,acorn ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and so on round table to ,a2 then go to ,c1 take the outside row of figures1 and make the same changes round to ,a1 and repeat alternately at ,a and ,c1 until the braid is long enough to cover the bottom of the acorn1 and then commence at ,a with the inside row of figures2 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 and so on round to ,a2 then go to ,c1 take the outside row of figures1 and make the same changes round to ,a2 then repeat until the braid is long enough to make the top or bur of the acorn4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,half ,,open ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #a over between ,nos4 #b and #c at ,b2 then lift ,no4 #a at ,b over between ,nos4 #b and #c of the next four strands1 and so on round table to the left to ,a2 then go to ,c1 take the outside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 and so on round the table to the right1 till the braid is finished4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,overshot ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 braid to the right1 lift ,no4 #b over ,nos4 #c and #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 and so on round to ,a2 then go to ,c and repeat the same changes1 with the outside row of figures1 round to ,a2 then commence at ,a with the inside row of figures1 and braid to the left2 lift ,no4 #c over ,nos4 #a and #b1 ,no4 #d over ,no4 #c1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 and so on round to ,a2 then go to ,c1 and repeat the same changes1 with the outside row of figures1 round to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,diamond ,,tight ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have ,nos4 #a and #b of white hair1 and ,nos4 #c and #d of black hair2 lift ,nos4 #a and #b over ,nos4 #c and #d1 and so on round table to the left1 to ,a2 then go to ,c1 and braid round table to the right2 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #a and #b1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,spiral ,,striped ,,braid4 ,illustration ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have alternately four strands of white hair and four of black2 braid round table to the left1 lift ,nos4 #a and #b over ,nos4 #c and #d1 and so on round table to ,a2 then go to ,c1 braid round table to the right1 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #a and #b1 and so on round to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,empress ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 braid round table to the left till you get to ,a1 then go to ,c1 take the outside row of figures1 and braid round to the right2 lift ,nos4 #c and #d over ,nos4 #a and #b1 and so on round to ,a1 and repeat with the inside row of figures1 and then repeat again with the outside row2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,commence at ,c every other time1 for you only braid the first change of figures once1 and the last change three times4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,check ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,have one-half the strands white and one-half black1 and place on table alternately1 four white and four black4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round the table2 then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,scotch ,,plaid ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,have one-third the strands white hair1 one-third black1 and one-third red1 and place on table alternately1 four white1 four black1 and four red4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round the table2 then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,half ,,open ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 braid half way round the table1 and then braid the last half by lifting ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 and so on round to ,a2 then go to ,c and repeat the same4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,striped ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have one-half the strands white hair1 and one-half black1 and place alternately one strand of white1 and one strand of black2 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as at ,a1 and so on round table2 then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,chinchilla ,,open ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have one-half of the strands white hair1 and one-half black1 and place alternately two strands of white and two of black2 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a2 then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round table4 ,then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,fancy ,,lace ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have one-half the strands white hair1 and one-half black1 and place alternately two strands of white1 and two strands of black2 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round table2 then you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,striped ,,elastic ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have one-half the strands white hair1 and one-half black1 and place alternately ,nos4 #a and #b of white1 and ,nos4 #c and #d of black2 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then repeat with the same strands1 the ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b4 ,then go to ,b and braid the same1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and braid round to the left2 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then repeat with the same strands1 the same as at ,a and ,b1 and so on round to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,after it is braided1 turn the braid inside out4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,striped ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--sixty being the usual number--fifteen hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have one-half of the strands white hair1 and one-half black1 and place alternately one strand of white and one of black2 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then repeat with the same strands1 the ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b4 ,then go to ,b and braid the same1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and braid round to the left2 lift ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #d over ,nos4 #c and #b2 then repeat with the same strands1 the same as at ,a and ,b1 and so on round to ,a4 ,then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,after it is braided1 turn the braid inside out4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,wide ,,striped ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number1--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have one-fourth of the strands white hair1 and three-fourths black1 and place all the white strands on one side of the table1 and all of the black on the other side2 lift ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a1 ,no4 #b over ,no4 #c1 ,nos4 #b and #c over ,no4 #d1 and ,no4 #b over ,no4 #a4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as at ,a1 and so on round table2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,neapolitan ,,tight ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 and have one-fourth of the strands white hair1 and three-fourths black1--the ,nos4 #a white1 and the ,nos4 #b1 #c and #d black2 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b1 ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d1 ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b1 and ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so on round table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as at ,a1 and so on round table2 then you are through the braid1 ready to commence as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying it so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,open ,,braid4 ,,take any number of strands that can be divided by four1--eighty being the usual number for this braid--four hairs in a strand1 and place on table like pattern4 ,commence at ,a1 with the inside row of figures1 lift ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #d2 then ,no4 #a over ,no4 #b2 then ,no4 #c over ,no4 #b4 ,then go to ,b and change the same way1 and so round the table to ,a4 ,then go to ,c1 and commence with the outside row of figures1 and change the same as you did at ,a1 and so on round the table1 when you will be through the braid1 ready to commence at ,a1 as at first4 ,illustration ,braid this over a round stick1 the size you want the braid for use1 varying the number of strands according to the size of the stick2 then slip the braid from the stick on to the mold you wish to use1 tying the braid so it will fit the mold exactly1 and then boil in water five minutes1 and take it out and put it in an oven1 as hot as it will bear without burning1 until it is quite dry4 ,then it is ready for use4 ,,directions ,,for ,,new ,,beginners4 ,the hair to be used in braiding should be combed perfectly straight1 and tied with a string at the roots1 to prevent wasting4 ,then count the number of hairs for a strand1 and pull it out from the tips1 dip it in water and draw it between the thumb and finger to make it lie smoothly2 then tie a solid1 single knot at one end1 the same as you would with a sewing thread4 ,,the ,,bobbin4 ,to prepare the bobbin for the hair1 wind it with white thread1 as shown in the plate1 and fasten it with a slip-knot over the knob1 leaving an end of some three inches1 with a solid knot tied at the end of it4 ,to adjust the hair to the bobbins1 take the prepared strands of hair and tie the knotted ends in a square knot to the ends of the strings on the bobbins4 ,when each strand is thus prepared and tied to the bobbin strings1 place them even1 and tie the ends with a string to prevent their slipping4 ,see cut of ,bobbins on another page4 ,,how ,,to ,,place ,,them ,,on ,,the ,,table-,,cover ,,for ,,braiding4 ,place the strands across the table-cover1 over the numbers1 as shown in the diagram1 and fasten a weight to the end of them1 under the table1 through the center of cover2 then tie the mold or form to be braided1 around in the center1 and you are ready for braiding4 ,for further reference1 see plate of table1 with explanations4 ,illustration3 ,,braiding ,,table4 ,no4 #a4 ,the ,table ,cover1 as shown in diagram ,no4 #a1 represents the under side of the cover1 showing the rim that fits over the cap1 allowing the cover to revolve1 for the convenience of the braider4 ,the cavity through the cover and cap allows the braid1 with the weight attached1 to pass through as fast as braided4 ,for reference see ,braiding ,table complete1 with bobbins and weights attached1 on page #abd4 ,illustration3 ,,braiding ,,table ,no4 #b4 ,the above cut represents ,braiding ,table ,no4 #b1 complete1 showing the strands over the cover1 with ,bobbins attached2 also1 the weight attached to the braid1 showing the manner of its passing through the table4 ,illustration3 ,,braiding ,,table ,,and ,,position ,,in ,,braiding4 ,illustration3 ,,wood ,,braiding ,,bobbins4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the above cut shows the ,wood ,bobbins1 for fine open work or tight braids4 ,no4 #a is used for braiding any pattern of from one to four hairs in a strand4 ,no4 #b is used for braiding any pattern of from five to twenty hairs in a strand4 ,to prepare the ,bobbins for use1 see explanations on page #aba4 ,illustration3 ,,lead ,,bobbins4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the above cut shows the size and shape of the ,lead ,bobbins4 ,the ,no4 #a size is used for braiding ,rings and ,chains1 that have but few hairs in a strand--from twenty to forty4 ,no4 #b is used for braiding ,chains that have from forty to one hundred hairs in a strand4 ,either size will answer for any pattern of ,chain or ,ring1 but to vary the size of the ,bobbin according to the number of hairs in a strand1 gives it a nicer finish4 ,to prepare the ,bobbin1 wind it with thread1 as shown in the cut1 leaving the thread some three inches long1 with a solid knot tied at the end4 ,illustration3 ,,lead ,,weight4 ,the above cut shows the weight used for drawing the work through the center of the table as fast as braided1 and to balance the bobbins4 ,attention should be given to have the weight balance the bobbins properly1 as too great a weight will make the braid loose1 or too light a weight will leave it rough4 ,use any number of weights required to balance the bobbins4 ,illustration3 ,,forms ,,for ,,braiding ,,over4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,no4 #c4 ,no4 #d4 ,the above cuts are made of wire and wood1 for braiding over4 ,the ,nos4 #a and #b are for braiding chains over--the ,no4 #a for small chains1 and the ,no4 #b for large sizes4 ,no4 #c is used for braiding tight or open work braids1 of from thirty to forty strands4 ,no4 #d is used for the same braids1 with from forty to sixty strands in a braid4 ,the mold may be made any length1 to accommodate the work4 ,illustration3 ,,forms ,,for ,,braiding ,,over4 ,no4 #e4 ,no4 #f4 ,no4 #g4 ,the above cuts show the size of forms used for tight or open work braids4 ,the ,no4 #e is used for braids of from sixty to eighty strands1 ,no4 #f of from eighty to one hundred1 and ,no4 #g from one hundred to one hundred and twenty1 according to the fineness of the braid4 ,illustration3 ,,explanations ,,on ,,bracelets4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the above cuts represent the completed ,bracelet ,braid4 ,the ,no4 #a is formed from fourteen small braids1 braided according to diagram and explanation on page #ajd1--using1 however1 but thirty-two strands1 instead of eighty4 ,after you have the small braids all completed and prepared1 as required in the explanation1 sew them together at one end1 so they all lie smooth and flat1 then divide them off in twos1 using each two as one strand1 and plait them together2 commence at the right side1 take one strand at a time1 and lift over one and under two till you get to the center1 then commence on the left side and braid the same way1 and so on till finished4 ,then sew the ends well1 trim them1 and put on a little shellac to fasten them in the clasps4 ,no4 #b is from the same pattern1 and is prepared and finished up in the same manner4 ,for this ,bracelet you use fifteen small braids1 divide them into threes for each strand1 and lift over one and under one1 from each side to the center4 ,illustration3 ,,explanations ,,on ,,bracelets4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the ,no4 #a cut of the above ,bracelet ,braids1 is formed from patterns on pages #hg and #ig1 and instead of using forty and sixty strands1 use but thirty-two for each4 ,braid six small braids from pattern on page #hg1 and three from pattern on page #ig4 ,sew them tight together at one end1 divide them off in threes1 with the open work braid between the two tight ones1 use each three as one strand1 and plait them together in a common three strand braid4 ,no4 #b is braided according to pattern on page #hi4 ,have three of the braids1 sew them fast at one end1 and then twist them carefully and evenly together2 then sew and fasten with shellac1 and it is ready for being gold mounted4 ,illustration3 ,,explanations ,,on ,,bracelets4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the ,no4 #a cut of the above ,bracelet ,braids1 is formed from patterns on pages #bf and #hf4 ,have two small braids from each of the patterns1 lay them side by side1 as in cut1 and sew them firmly together1 either with some of the hair1 or with very fine silk of the same color4 ,then sew and trim the ends1 and fasten with shellac4 ,no4 #b is braided from patterns on pages #ah and #hf4 ,have four small braids like pattern on page #ah1 and two like pattern on page #hf4 ,place them side by side1 as in cut1 and prepare and finish up the same as in the above4 ,illustration3 ,,explanations ,,on ,,bracelets4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the patterns used for the ,no4 #a1 represented above1 are found on pages #fc and #ie4 ,have one braid from pattern on page #fc1 and two from that on page #ie4 ,place them side by side1 as in cut1 sew the ends firmly together1 either with some of the hair1 or with very fine silk of the same color4 ,then sew and trim the ends1 and fasten with shellac4 ,for the ,no4 #b1 use two small braids from pattern on page #ah1 one from pattern on page #fc1 and two from pattern on page #ie4 ,place them as in cut1 sew them together1 and prepare the same as ,no4 #a4 ,illustration3 ,,explanations ,,on ,,bracelets4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the ,no4 #a of the above ,bracelet ,braids1 is made up of two small braids from pattern on page #ig1 and three from pattern on page #aja1 using1 however1 but thirty-two strands1 instead of sixty4 ,place them side by side1 as in cut1 and sew them together with some of the hair1 or with fine silk of the same color4 ,sew1 trim and shellac the ends1 and they are ready for the gold mounting4 ,no4 #b is formed of four small braids1 from pattern on page #ig1 and is prepared1 sewed and finished up the same as ,no4 #a4 ,,lithographed ,,designs4 ,the following ,lithographic designs of ,hair ,jewelry1 ,flowers and ,pictures1 are given for the purpose of showing a few of the many beautiful forms into which the human hair may be transposed4 ,each and every one of the devices on the following pages1 with the exception of the flowers and pictures1 can be braided from the diagrams and explanations given in the first one hundred and twenty pages of this book4 ,select any article you may wish to make1 and by referring to the patterns1 you can easily find the style and directions whereby to braid it4 ,we might have given twice the number of patterns1 or even more1 but any person can1 after a little experience1 readily invent new and different styles of braids1 and by so doing1 each can satisfy their own peculiar taste4 ,the making of ,hair ,flowers is very simple1 and yet1 of course1 every one has first to learn it4 ,supply yourself with as many different colors of hair as you can1 and by applying ,gum ,tragacanth1 it renders it capable of being cut in any shape you may wish--such as leaves1 twigs1 buds1 c41 and by judiciously arranging the colors1 the effect will be very pleasing4 ,pictures are made in the same manner1 and any one possessing the least artistic skill1 can make any flower or picture they may desire1 and many pleasing adornments and lasting mementos may thereby be had4 ,all articles intended to be worn as jewelry1 should1 of course1 be mounted with gold1 and as this kind of work is not done in all jewelry establishments1 ,i wish to say that my facilities for this branch of business is complete1 and the work done is in the best possible manner4 ,i can guarantee satisfaction in all cases1 let the style desired be what it may4 ,in sending braids to be mounted1 draw on paper1 as near as can be1 the style or design you want4 ,illustration3 ,m4 ,,campbell',s1 ,,designs ,,of ,,hair ,,jewelry4 ,transcriber's ,note3 ,for this text edition1 fifty instances of the ,illustration tag were removed at this point4 ,this was done in an effort to make reading the text less tedious4 ,the actual illustrations can1 of course1 be seen in the ,,html edition of this text4 ,,weaving ,,hair ,,for ,,switches4 ,illustration ,the above cut represents the apparatus used for weaving hair into ,switches1 ,curls1 ,wigs1 c4 ,it is a very simple arrangement1 and can be easily constructed4 ,provide two straight sticks1 about twelve inches long1 and in one of them bore three small holes1 two inches apart1 in which to place as many thumb-screws1 to be used for tightening or loosening the cords2 in the other1 have a single wooden pin or nail1 to fasten the cords to4 ,place the sticks in a firm1 upright position1 about three feet apart1 either by boring holes through a table1 or by using mortised blocks1 such as is plainly shown in cut1 at the right end4 ,after placing them in position1 put on three cords1 as shown in diagram1 numbered #a1 #b and #c4 ,for this weft use linen thread1 at ,nos4 #a1 #b and #c4 ,in commencing to weave1 place the hair between two cards1 as shown in diagram1 and draw out with the right hand1 between the thumb and fore-finger1 the quantity of hair required for the size of the weft2 then change it into the left hand1 and place it up to the threads1 ,nos4 #a1 #b and #c1 as shown in diagram2 lay the strand over ,no4 #a1 under ,no4 #b1 over ,no4 #c1 around under ,no4 #c1 over ,nos4 #b and #a1 around under ,nos4 #a and #b1 over ,no4 #c1 around under ,nos4 #c and #b1 and over ,no4 #a4 ,then push the strands together1 as in cut4 ,illustration3 ,,sewing ,,switches4 ,no4 #a4 ,no4 #b4 ,the ,no4 #a of the above cuts represents the winding and sewing of the switch after it is woven4 ,for sewing a switch on points1 after weaving1 take ,berlin cord1 about one-sixteenth of an inch thick1 and tie a solid knot at the end1 and sew the end of the weft to the knotted end of the cord2 then wind the weft around the cord1 as shown in cut1 the length of point desired1 turning the end of the cord over to form a loop4 ,cut the weft according to the number of points desired in the switch4 ,cut ,no4 #b shows the switch all complete4 ,,weaving ,,hair ,,for ,,curls4 ,illustration ,in commencing to weave1 place the hair between two cards1 or stiff brushes1 as shown in diagram1 pressing them tight together1 so that in drawing out1 it is perfectly free from tangles2 draw out with the right hand1 between the thumb and fore-finger1 the quantity of hair required for the size of the weft2 then change it into the left hand1 and lift it up to the ,no4 #a cord1 as shown in diagram2 lay the strand over ,no4 #a1 under ,no4 #b1 over ,no4 #c1 around under ,no4 #c1 over ,nos4 #b and #a1 around under ,nos4 #a and #b1 over ,no4 #c1 around under ,no4 #c1 over ,no4 #b1 and under ,no4 #a4 ,then push the strands together1 as shown in diagram4 ,for this weft use fine1 strong linen thread4 ,,making ,,and ,,preparing ,,curls4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #a4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #b4 ,after weaving1 according to directions on page #bda1 take a piece of ribbon an inch wide1 the same color of hair1 and as long as you wish the curls to be in width1 and sew the weft to it back and forth4 ,after that is done1 pipe them1 which is done in this manner3 ,dampen the hair1 comb each curl out straight1 and wind it tightly on a rattan stick about four inches long1 having each curl on a separate stick1 and commencing to wind at the tip end1 tying them firmly to keep in place4 ,then boil in water for thirty minutes1 and place in an oven as hot as they will bear without burning1 until quite dry4 ,when dry and perfectly cool1 take them off the sticks1 and smooth over a curling iron1 the size you wish the curls4 ,side curls and frizzes should be prepared the same way4 ,cut ,no4 #b represents a set of ,curls and ,puffs4 ,for explanation of ,puffs1 see page #bde4 ,,weaving ,,hair ,,for ,,wigs4 ,illustration ,in commencing to weave1 place the hair between two cards1 or stiff brushes1 as shown in diagram1 pressing them tight together1 so that in drawing out1 it is perfectly free from tangles2 draw out with the right hand1 between the thumb and fore-finger1 the quantity of hair required for the size of the weft2 then change it into the left hand1 and lift it up to the ,no4 #a cord1 as shown in diagram2 lay the strand over ,no4 #a1 under ,no4 #b1 over ,no4 #c1 around under ,no4 #c1 over ,nos4 #b and #a1 around under ,nos4 #a and #b1 over ,no4 #c1 around under ,no4 #c1 over ,nos4 #b and #a1 around under ,nos4 #a and #b1 over ,no4 #c around under ,nos4 #c and #b1 and over ,no4 #a4 ,then push the strands together1 as shown in diagram4 ,for this weft use sewing silk4 ,,weaving ,,hair ,,for ,,waterfalls ,,and ,,bows ,prepare the same as above1 and place the strand under ,no4 #a1 over ,nos4 #b and #c1 around under ,nos4 #c and #b1 over ,no4 #a1 around under ,nos4 #a and #b1 over ,no4 #c1 around under ,no4 #c1 and over ,nos4 #b and #a4 ,aside from these changes1 follow directions given above4 ,,making ,,waterfalls ,,and ,,bows4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #a4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #b4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #c4 ,in making a ,chignon1 you have first to make the cushion4 ,take the combings or waste hair1 which is of no other use1 and place it between the cards or stiff brushes1 the same as for weaving4 ,use the weaving apparatus1 with two piping cords1 instead of three small ones1 and wind the hair all up1 by passing over1 between and under the cords4 ,boil and dry it1 and then pull out the cord1 which leaves it all crimped1 ready to weave1 according to directions on page #bci4 ,then sew it on a cord1 the same as a switch1 and form it in any shape you desire1 for a ,waterfall1 ,bow or ,puffs4 ,this completes the cushion4 ,then weave the long hair for the covering1 according to directions on page #bdc1 and sew it to the top end of the cushion2 comb it out smooth1 cover the cushion1 and tie a cord around it immediately at the bottom2 then bring up the end of the hair1 and pin it to the inside4 ,cut ,no4 #a is intended to represent the cushion1 and ,no4 #b the complete ,waterfall4 ,cut ,no4 #c represents the ,bow1 which is made in the same manner1 by using two small cushions1 like cut ,no4 #a1 and placing between them a strand of smooth or braided hair4 ,,making ,,puffs ,,and ,,coils4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #a4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #b4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #c4 ,to make ,puffs for front of head1 from false hair1 similar to cut ,no4 #a1 weave hair from eight to twelve inches long1 according to directions on page #bda2 then take a ribbon1 about one and a half inches wide1 any length required1 and tack it on a wig block1 or straight piece of board1 and sew the weft crossways a quarter of an inch apart1 till the ribbon is entirely covered2 then divide it off in as many puffs as desired1 comb each out straight1 and wind it over the two fore-fingers1 close up to ribbon1 and put in a hair-pin to retain it4 ,to make ,puffs for back of head1 cut ,no4 #b1 prepare the same way2 make the foundation the shape and size you wish the puffs1 and sew it on the same way you want the puffs to run4 ,the puffs may be made over a cushion1 formed of crimped hair the shape wanted1 and wound over that instead of the fingers4 ,ladies not wearing false hair1 can have her own hair dressed by following the above directions4 ,cut ,no4 #c represents a coil1 which is made from a switch1 and wound over a long roll of crimped hair4 ,they are much nicer1 but more expensive1 by being made altogether from a switch1 as that can be twisted into a rope or braided1 before coiling4 ,,explanations ,,on ,,hair ,,dressing4 ,i herewith present1 on the following pages1 a number of engravings illustrative of a few of the many styles of ,hair ,dressing1 accompanied with explanatory remarks as to their execution4 ,they are the latest and most fashionable ,european and ,american styles1 and will prove indispensable to every lady's toilet1 as1 from the explanations1 they will be able1 with very little practice1 to dress their own hair in any desired style2 and when any new style is inaugurated1 after studying and practicing the directions given with each illustration1 she will find it an easy matter to arrange it accordingly4 ,any one learning ,hair ,dressing1 should acquire perfectly the execution of the first pattern--the ,promenade ,head-,dress--as that is very easily arranged1 and when you have once executed it in a perfect manner1 the others will prove comparatively easy4 ,the manner of dressing the hair at the present day calls for much attention1 and many inquiries are addressed us on the subject4 ,it is plain1 however1 that what would correspond with the complexion and physiognomy of one1 would certainly have a distasteful appearance on another2 consequently1 in answering inquiries1 ,i can do nothing more than give the different styles worn4 ,before giving my illustrations on ,hair ,dressing1 ,i have given instructions how to weave hair for chignons1 curls1 switches1 c41 and how to put them in shape1 and with the directions given with each illustration on ,hair ,dressing1 it will certainly be an easy task to arrange the hair in any style that is now or may be in fashion4 ,illustration3 ,,promenade ,,head-,,dress4 ,our first cut represents the ,promenade ,head-,dress1 but is worn as frequently in the drawing-room1 and even at public and private assemblies--in fact1 a common and very pretty style4 ,,explanation3 ,comb the front hair between the temples straight back1 over a cushion of crimped hair1 forming a ,chignon2 then make two braids of two small switches1 and place one of them over the top of the ,chignon1 and the other across the forehead1 forming a diadem1 turning the ends under2 then comb the hair from temples over the braids1 and put back under the ,chignon1 and fasten4 ,place a net of pearl or gilt beads over the ,chignon1 as in cut4 ,you can use false hair for covering cushion1 if desired4 ,illustration3 ,,reception ,,head-,,dress4 ,this ,head-,dress is a most charming composition1 and entirely new4 ,it is adapted either for a brown or fair complexion1 to be worn at grand dinners or receptions4 ,ornamented with pearl or gilt1 it is in good taste for evening parties4 ,,explanation3 ,curl the hair across forehead1 or use false curls1 combing the hair straight back1 and form a chignon of curls at the back4 ,place a diadem plait across forehead1 and raise the hair from the temples over the plait4 ,trim with roses and ribbans1 or to suit dress4 ,illustration3 ,,soiree ,,or ,,evening ,,head-,,dress4 ,this cut illustrates the ,soiree or ,evening ,head-,dress4 ,it is a very unique and modern style1 suited for almost any complexion1 and very easily executed4 ,,explanation3 ,comb the hair straight back between the temples1 tie it1 and curl the ends1 or use a set of long false curls4 ,place a diadem plait1 made from a switch1 across the forehead2 then comb the hair back from the temples1 over the ends of the plait1 twist it1 pass it back under the curls1 and fasten firmly4 ,use a fancy back-comb on top of curls1 and pin an ornament to diadem plait1 with feather and chain attached1 as in cut1 or trim to suit dress4 ,illustration3 ,,grand ,,evening ,,party ,,head-,,dress4 ,a very graceful ,head-,dress1 of a bold style1 suited for a young lady of brown or fair complexion1 and is in good taste to be worn at the theatre or ,grand ,evening ,parties4 ,,explanation3 ,make a parting over the head1 from ear to ear1 two inches from front2 on the forehead1 between the temples1 curl the hair in small friz curls1 and from the temple to the ear1 make loose puffs4 ,divide the hair in three partings over the head1 and roll each in a large puff2 then form a large puff of the back hair1 round the nape of the neck1 as in cut4 ,fasten a large set of loose curls over the puff1 with a comb or other ornament4 ,for reference1 see page #bde4 ,illustration3 ,,empress ,,head-,,dress4 ,a charming ,head-,dress1 and entirely new1 perfectly suiting a fair complexion4 ,it may serve for the theatre or evening parties4 ,when powdered it preferably suits a brown or brunette4 ,,explanation3 ,make a front parting1 and a cross one from ear to ear4 ,divide each side into five parts2 of the front parting make three puffs on each side4 ,the remaining four make into long puffs1 as in cut1 according to explanations on page #bde4 ,the back hair may be arranged in the same style of puffs1 or with a double ,chignon1 placing a single1 long false curl or braid1 back of each ear4 ,trim with orange leaves1 or to suit dress4 ,illustration3 ,,parisian ,,head-,,dress4 ,this ,head-,dress1 both bold and graceful1 is suitable for any complexion or age1 when the physiognomy allows it4 ,,explanation3 ,comb back the hair from the forehead between the temples1 make a large puff on the temples1 and three puffs above each ear4 ,place a cushion at the back of head1 and comb the hair over it1 forming a chignon2 then place a diadem plait1 or twist1 made from a large switch1 round on the top of head1 trimmed with leaves or ribbon1 as shown in cut4 ,illustration3 ,,the ,,apollo ,,head-,,dress4 ,this ,head-,dress is one of the most graceful styles4 ,it was worn in the time of ,louis ,x,i,vth1 and well agrees with the fashion of the present day4 ,with some modifications1 it is suited to every complexion4 ,,explanation3 ,crimp the front hair1 and raise it over the temples with a puff comb4 ,comb the hair just above the ear back1 and friz the ends1 and curl the back hair in large flowing curls1 as shown in the cut4 ,illustration3 ,,the ,,modern ,,head-,,dress4 ,a ,head-,dress of elegant composition1 coming down from antiquity1 suitable for a young and pretty woman1 and perfectly agreeing with a fair complexion4 ,,explanation3 ,part the hair from temple to temple1 one inch from front1 comb it up on the forehead1 and curl the ends in small snap curls2 then comb the hair back from the temples1 and form a loose puff4 ,make three partings across the head1 and form a puff of each4 ,of the back hair1 make a braided or plaited chignon1 with a few friz curls underneath2 then make two puffs back of the ear1 as shown in cut4 ,wear a fancy comb or band over the top of chignon4 ,illustration3 ,,evening ,,promenade ,,head-,,dress4 ,a ,head-,dress of extraordinary simplicity1 and of a most genteel kind1 becoming a dark complexion4 ,it may be adapted for the opera by changing the trimming4 ,,explanation3 ,first crimp all the hair1 then place a cushion high up under the hair at the back1 forming a chignon1 and friz the ends of the hair from ear to ear under the chignon4 ,tuck the hair high up on the forehead1 place bands of ribbon over the head with a net at the back1 and bring the hair above the ear up1 and fasten to the ribbon4 ,pin a ribbon streamer to the net1 as in cut4 ,illustration3 ,,the ,,shepherdess ,,head-,,dress4 ,an elegant ,head-,dress1 and was worn in the time of ,louis ,,xvi1 for balls and evening parties1 or as a disguise when powdered4 ,,explanation3 ,separate the hair across the head from ear to ear1 three inches from front1 and roll it in puffs according to directions on page #bde4 ,do up the back hair in a double chignon1 either with your own or false hair2 add a set of false curls underneath the chignon1 extending from ear to ear4 ,trim to suit dress with leaves1 flowers and ribbon1 as shown in illustration4 ,illustration3 ,,court ,,head-,,dress4 ,a rich ,head-,dress1 having a great stamp of distinction1 and for that reason will be adapted for a ,court ,head-,dress1 or ,grand ,evening ,parties4 ,,explanation3 ,make a parting over the head from ear to ear1 two inches from front1 and form a row of nine small puffs over the forehead4 ,comb the remaining hair back1 and divide into four partings around the head1 and form each parting in a large puff1 as in cut4 ,add a few small friz curls and orange blossoms between the puffs4 ,for reference see page #bde4 ,illustration3 ,,young ,,bride',s ,,head-,,dress4 ,an exquisite ,head-,dress1 of a very graceful style1 and well agreeing with a fair or brown complexion1 to be worn by a young bride1 or at grand assemblies4 ,,explanation3 ,comb the hair back and place a set of small loose curls across the forehead2 place a diadem plait over the top of the curls1 and comb the hair off the temples over the ends of the plait1 and form a chignon or bow of the back hair1 and place a three-strand braid around the chignon1 made either from the ends of hair from the temple or a switch4 ,add a crown of white blossoms and a veil1 as shown in the engraving4 ,if not for a bride1 trim to match dress4 ,illustration3 ,,neapolitan ,,head-,,dress4 ,an exquisite ,head-,dress1 of exceedingly graceful and modern style1 agreeing with nearly every complexion2 may be worn as a promenade or at small parties4 ,,explanation3 ,part the hair from front to crown1 and from ear to ear2 crimp the front1 and braid the ends in a three-strand braid1 and trim the ends with ribbon4 ,either braid or twist the back hair1 and form into a coil4 ,place a small plait across the forehead1 as shown in the engraving4 ,deck the hair with flowers or beads1 to suit the occasion4 ,,synoptic ,,of ,,human ,,hair4 ,in placing before the public the only book ever published in the ,art of ,hair ,work1 it is but due to the purchasers of it to say something in relation to the trade in ,human ,hair4 ,it is not my intention1 however1 to enter into an extended detail and complete history1 but simply give a few items that will serve to show what enormous strides have been taken within the last few years in this branch of business4 ,it is a business that but few know anything about--at least in this country1 for it is comparatively new here--but it is one that is very rapidly increasing1 and is now almost doubling itself each year4 ,the larger quantity1 in fact nearly the whole amount of hair retailed in this country is imported from ,europe1 where the dealing in human hair has been made an established and legitimate business for years1 and a great deal of attention is paid in purchasing and preparing it for the market4 ,paris is the greatest market for the sale of human hair in the world2 but the amount of superfluous hair used and worn throughout all ,europe1 could we give the figures1 would seem incredible4 ,the amount imported to the ,united ,states in the years of #ahei and #ahfj was not far from #aej1jjj and #bjj1jjj pounds1 which was valued at that time at from #hjj1jjj to #a1jjj1jjj4 ,since that time it has been steadily increasing1 and the amount imported last year may be set down at three times as much as during the years above mentioned4 ,paris also finds as great a sale for the article in ,russia as in ,america--the shipments to each being about equal4 ,thus1 it will be seen1 that if all the hair reserved in ,europe for the home demand were added to that which is imported1 the amount would be almost beyond conception2 and yet1 but about one-tenth part of the whole production ever leaves its native country4 ,it is mostly procured from the markets of ,france1 ,italy1 ,russia and ,germany1 and large quantities are obtained from ,norway and ,sweden4 ,the ,norwegians were among the first to make ornaments of hair to be worn as jewelry1 but1 in a great measure1 we are indebted to the ,french for the perfection to which the art has attained4 ,of the different varieties of hair1 that which is obtained in ,france and ,italy is by far the best1 being of a much finer texture1 even color1 and of a more glossy appearance than that from other countries4 ,the principal requirement in hair to make it valuable is length1 and after it is thrown upon the market it is all assorted--the long from the short--which is a task of extreme difficulty4 ,the prices of hair range all the way from #ae to #bjj per pound1 7a wide range1 but certainly not too large17 and is rated according to hue1 length and texture4 ,the smallest price paid is for the short1 coarse hair of the poorest quality1 and which can be used only for certain purposes4 ,hair of the ordinary colors range in price from #ae to #ajj per pound1 but that of gray and white from #ajj to #bjj per pound1 and even then is not considered exorbitant4 ,in fact1 hair is worth any and all prices4 ,we know of one dealer who had in his possession a very small quantity1 weighing but a half pound and measuring seventy inches1 for which he was offered four hundred dollars6 and1 strange as it may appear1 he refused to accept it4 ,white hair is mostly obtained by being picked from the gray1 and it not unfrequently happens that many hundred pounds have to be assorted before being able to secure one single pound of pure white4 ,it is mainly used in the manufacture of wigs1 and it frequently puzzles the dealer to prepare one for a customer that will exactly match1 and this1 with the scarcity of the article1 cause the extraordinary price4 ,hair is shipped in both a prepared and unprepared state4 ,that which is prepared undergoes a process of washing1 scouring and cleansing1 which leaves it in the nicest possible state2 all the oil1 dirt and other unhealthy substances are completely separated from it1 leaving it perfectly free from all unhealthy influences4 ,that which is shipped in an unprepared1 or raw state1 is subjected to the same process of cleansing after its arrival1 and it is so thorough that it is altogether impossible for anything except the hair to remain4 ,it has frequently been examined with a microscope1 which has proved in every case how successful the cleansing process had been1 for it revealed nothing whatever of a foreign nature1 and1 in fact1 after its extraordinary cleaning it would be simply impossible4 ,after being fully prepared it is then made into switches1 curls1 plaits1 fronts1 wigs1 chignons1 and not a small amount is used in the manufacture of hair jewelry1 and such other articles as are worn for ornaments4 ,the jewelry manufactured at this time is as durable as the all gold jewelry1 and is done in a style of surpassing neatness1 thus rendering it beautiful1 either as an ornament or memento4 ,there are but very few places in the ,united ,states where hair jewelry is made1 and as it is comparatively a new business1 but few have learned it4 ,it is surprising1 however1 to notice the many beautiful patterns and elegant designs into which it is transformed4 ,there is nothing in the way of jewelry or ornament of any description but what is or may be made from human hair2 and1 after being gold-mounted1 the contrast between them makes the hair jewelry preferable to the all gold4 ,there are many strange incidents related of the human hair suddenly changing its color--many of which it is hard to believe--and the causes assigned are various4 ,we are told of persons who1 from excessive grief1 found their hair had gradually changed from a dark brown to an almost perfect white2 others1 from the same cause1 in the short space of one week discovered their hair plentifully streaked with grey1 giving them the appearance1 although young1 of being quite old4 ,many have had their hair change on account of extreme fright1 but we have now to give the first instance we have ever heard of its turning from white to that of any other color1 except by the aid of dyes4 ,a ,parisian1 ,m4 ,stanislaus ,martin1 has published in the ,bulletin de ,therapeutique the curious case of a worker in metals who had wrought in copper only five months1 and whose hair1 which was lately white1 is now of so decided a green that the man cannot appear in the street without immediately becoming the object of general curiosity4 ,he is perfectly well1 his hair alone being affected by the copper1 notwithstanding the precautions taken by him to protect it from the action of the metal4 ,chemical analysis shows that his hair contains a notable quantity of acetate of copper1 and that it is to this circumstance that it owes its beautiful green color1 which is most singular and remarkable4 ,the practice of wearing false hair1 although it was not generally dealt in as traffic1 has been in vogue many hundred years4 ,the ,greek and ,roman ladies were1 in olden times1 as active in their toilet for the head as the fashionable ladies of the present day1 and false hair was always brought into requisition1 which was then obtained from the ,germans1 and they in turn from their slaves4 ,powdering the hair1 which is now the rage in all fashionable circles1 is also an ancient practice1 and was as much indulged in by the men as the women4 ,history tells us that the consumption of hair powder by the soldiers of ,george ,,ii was enormous4 ,it was calculated1 that inasmuch as the military force of ,england and the colonies was1 including cavalry1 infantry1 militia and fensibles1 #bej1jjj1 each man used a pound of flour a week1 simply for powdering their hair4 ,the quantity consumed in this way was #f1ejj tons per annum2 an amount sufficient to sustain #cj1jjj persons on bread4 ,gold and silver hair powder was also plentifully used1 and at a time much earlier in the world's history1 than is generally supposed4 ,josephus relates that ,solomon's horse-guards daily strewed their heads with gold-dust1 which glittered in the sun2 and there are similar instances of different personages recorded in the bible4 ,the human hair seems to have been given us both for an ornament and covering--being susceptible of transformation in almost any desired shape1 and apparently indispensable for covering and protecting the head4 ,the ancient ,greeks were very partial to long hair1 considering it by far the more becoming2 but the ,egyptians regarded it as an incumbrance1 shaved their heads1 and substituted wigs4 ,the ancients1 generally speaking1 strangely considered a fine head of hair so desirable1 that it became sacred4 ,they frequently dedicated it to the gods1 on important occasions of marriage1 victory1 escape from death and danger1 and the burial of friends4 ,different styles of wearing the hair1 was resorted to for denoting the various grades1 or positions in life1 of the people1 some wearing it quite long1 others short1 and some dressing it in a peculiar manner1--each style1 or length1 being according to the condition1 wealth1 or social standing of the wearer4 ,plucking it out1 or neglecting it1 was a token of affliction4 ,hair contains a very small quantity of water1 manganese1 iron1 and various salts of lime1 which have been found by the various methods of analyzation1 and it is owing to these properties that it is peculiarly indestructible4 ,it has been found on mummies1 more than twenty centuries old1 in a perfect and unaltered state1 and many instances are related1 which are now admitted to be facts1 of the hair continuing to grow1 for a time1 after death4 ,there has never before been a book written and published1 that was particularly dedicated to the subject of ,hair1 and as the field is a vast one1 both as regards the importance of the subject1 and the information to be gained thereby1 it is simply strange that no one has ever entered it4 ,it has been too long neglected1 and the increasing necessity for a treatise of this kind1 has been pressed upon the attention of the author1 and induced the publication of this work1 which will certainly meet the necessities of the age4 ,there is much else that might be said on this subject that would prove both interesting and instructive1 but we prefer for the present to let it rest4 ,we have endeavored in preparing this book both to instruct and amuse2 for1 by following its instructions1 it may be made to be profitable and highly remunerative1 and in making articles1 either for gifts1 mementoes1 or otherwise1 it will certainly be amusing and entertaining4 ,we have given the instructions in a way that all may readily understand1 and as the patterns are numerous1 and the designs elegant1 we think there can be nothing lacking to make the book all it claims to be4 ,the principal offices for the sale of these books1 will be at my establishments1 ,no4 #gcg ,broadway1 ,new ,york1 and ,no4 #ha ,south ,clark ,street1 ,chicago4 ,illustration ,,retail ,,department4 ,illustration ,in placing before the trade my list of ,hair ,jewelry and ,hair ,goods1 ,i beg sincerely to thank my customers for the increasing support ,i have received from them1 and let them be assured ,i shall do all on my part to merit a continuance of the same4 ,the following is a list of some of the leading articles ,i import1 manufacture and sell1 at wholesale and retail1 and at prices less than can be found in any other ,house on this continent4 ,i import ,,human ,,hair ,,of ,,the ,,finest ,,quality6 of every length and shade1 prepared and unprepared1 which ,i furnish the trade at low prices3 ,hair ,jewelry1 ,gold ,mountings for ,hair ,jewelry1 ,gent's ,wigs and ,toupees1 ,ladies' ,wigs1 ,switches1 ,braids1 ,curls1 ,waterfalls1 ,frizettes1 ,coils1 ,bows1 ,fronts1 ,scratches1 ,bands1 ,hair-,nets1 ,ornamental ,hair1 ,partings1 ,whiskers1 ,beards1 ,mustaches1 ,puffs1 ,curling-,irons1 ,curling-,sticks1 ,crimping-,irons1 ,perfumery1 ,pomades and ,creams1 ,soaps1 ,hair ,brushes1 ,combs1 ,hair ,oils1 ,cosmetiques1 ,crimping-,pins4 ,,chrevolion1 ,,for ,,the ,,hair6 ,for restoring the growth and natural color of the hair1 and beautifying the complexion4 ,,face ,,powders1 ,,rouges ,,and ,,french ,,enamel4 ,,hair ,,powders-- ,,diamond ,,powder1 ,,gold ,,powder1 ,,silver ,,powder4 ,wig ,material1 and ,tools of ,every ,description6 ,in conclusion1 ,i again renew my thanks to my customers1 and trust1 by the best attention to all orders1 to give them increased satisfaction1 as well as to merit the support of any portion of the trade who have not heretofore favored me with their commands4 ,all orders sent by mail1 accompanied by a ,post ,office ,certificate1 will be promptly filled and a safe return guaranteed4 ,,wig ,,manufactory4 ,illustration ,,wigs6 ,,toupees6 ,,switches6 ,,curls6 ,the great success ,i have met with1 and the rapidly increasing demand for ,goods of my manufacture1 is owing mainly to the superior quality of hair which ,i import exclusively for my trade1 and the superior workmanship in their manufacture4 ,,wigs6 ,,wigs6 ,,wigs6 ,,wigs6 ,i have the largest assortment of ,wigs in the ,united ,states1 and manufacture to order any and every style4 ,,gent',s ,,wigs ,,and ,,toupees1 ventilated on ,human ,hair gauze or silk seams4 ,weft ,wigs and ,toupees1 with or without seams1 of straight or natural curly hair4 ,,ladies' ,,wigs1 short or long glossy hair1 straight1 natural curly or frizzed4 ,also ,fronts and ,bandoes4 ,illustration3 ,directions for ,measuring the ,head for a ,wig4 ,no4 #a--,the circumference of the ,head4 ,no4 #b--;,from ,forehead to ,nape4 ,no4 #c--;,from ,ear to ,ear1 across the ,forehead4 ,no4 #d--;,from ,ear to ,ear1 over the top of the ,head4 ,no4 #e--;,from ,temple to ,temple1 round back of the ,head4 ,to measure for ,toupee or ,scratch1 cut a piece of paper the exact size and shape of bald spot4 ,send your orders according to the above directions1 and we will warrant a fit4 ,i ,,offer ,,to ,,the ,,public ,,the ,,largest ,,assortment of ,,switches1 ,,curls1 ,,braids and ,,frizzettes1 to be found in any establishment in ,america1 and ,,defy ,,competition ,,in ,,quality ,,and ,,price4 ,,manufacturing ,,department4 ,illustration3 ,,gold ,,jewelry ,,manufactory4 ,illustration3 ,,hair ,,braiding ,,rooms4 ,i manufacture and sell1 at ,,wholesale and ,,retail1 ,,hair ,,jewelry ,,and ,,gold ,,mountings ,,for ,,hair ,,jewelry1 ,,of ,,every ,,pattern ,,and ,,device1 to suit the fancy of my patrons4 ,i have given years of study and practical experience to this branch of my business1 and have so perfected and enlarged my ,,manufacturing ,,facilities1 as to feel confident of being able to give entire satisfaction1 in workmanship and price4 ,i furnish or make the ,gold ,mountings for ,hair ,jewelry1 of any style or pattern desired4 ,i also furnish the braids separate from the mountings1 or the two complete4 ,persons buying books1 and wishing to procure ,,braiding ,,tables1 ,,weights1 ,,bobbins1 ,,moulds ,,or ,,forms1 will be supplied at very low rates4 ,for the accommodation of my trade1 ,i have made arrangements to have braiding tools and material ,,manufactured ,,in ,,very ,,large ,,quantities1 which ,i will furnish at prices sufficient only to cover the cost of manufacture and transportation4 ,,campbell',s ,,chrevolion4 ,illustration ,,campbell',s ,,chrevolion ,,for ,restoring the ,,color and ,growth of the ,hair1 ,purifying1 ,whitening and ,beautifying the ,complexion4 ,,it ,,is ,a ,,preventive ,,and ,,sure ,,cure ,,for ,,baldness1 ,cleansing the ,scalp of ,dandruff and all ,impurities1 ,invigorating the ,roots of the ,hair1 giving it ,life1 ,health1 and its ,,natural ,,color4 ,,it ,,is ,a ,,sure ,,cure ,,for ,,rough ,,skin1 ,,freckles1 ,,sunburn1 ,,and ,,all ,,impurities ,,of ,,the ,,complexion4 ,,campbell',s ,,chrevolion4 ,illustration3 ,m4 ,campbell's ,chrevolion ,manufactory4 ,illustration3 ,,before ,,using ,illustration3 ,,after ,,using ,m4 ,,campbell',s ,,chrevolion ,,no4 #a1 ,,for ,restoring the ,hair to its ,natural ,color4 ,this wonderful ,preparation needs only to be used to be appreciated4 ,it is free from those objections that accompany preparations compounded from minerals1 which have been offered to the public in ,imitation of ,chrevolion4 ,it will restore the natural color of the ,hair with but two or three applications4 ,it is a common practice with compounders1 when presenting an article to the public1 to advertise an array of testimonials purporting to be from distinguished persons1 but ,i prefer to rest the success of the ,chrevolion strictly upon its efficacious merit1 ,,knowing ,,it ,,will ,,do ,,all ,,that ,,is ,,claimed4 ,illustration3 ,pointing hand ,sold by all the principal ,druggists in this country1 and prepared by ,m4 ,,campbell1 ,broadway1 ,n4 ,y41 and ,south ,clark street1 ,chicago1 ,ill4 ,,campbell',s ,,chrevolion4 ,illustration3 ,ladies' ,hair ,dressing4 ,illustration3 ,,before ,,using4 ,illustration3 ,,after ,,using4 ,,chrevolion ,no4 #b1 ,,for ,,purifying ,,and ,,whitening ,,the ,,complexion ,,and ,restoring the ,growth of the ,hair4 ,this ,complexion ,purifyer is a ,magical ,curative for the ,face and ,scalp4 ,it will allay all ,feverish ,humor of the ,skin1 and remove ,freckles1 ,pimples ,sunburn and other eruptions1 leaving the ,face soft1 white and beautiful1 with ,,but ,,two ,,or ,,three ,,applications4 ,hundreds of cases1 where the ,hair was dropping1 and ,baldness seemed inevitable1 have been effectually cured by the use of the ,chrevolion4 ,,prepared ,,only ,,by ,m4 ,,campbell4 ,sold by all the principal ,druggists in this country4 ,price #a4jj per ,bottle4 ,,hair 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