A SONG OF SIXPENCE.
- She bought a bunch of ribbon, price sixpence, at the sales. A questionable bargain, some would say, for no two pieces were alike in colour, length, or width. But sho was a young person of purpose ! In an afternoon, the smartest of collars and cuffs appeared on her black olfice frock. And guess how she made them ? Just cut tho ribbons to equal lengths, faggotstitched them together, and " arrowheaded " the ends. A charming way of helping a dull frock through a third season—don't you think so'
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20898, 13 June 1931, Page 6 (Supplement)
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90A SONG OF SIXPENCE. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20898, 13 June 1931, Page 6 (Supplement)
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