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I noticed a reference to boiling a dress pattern, early in the book. Does anyone know what this means?

Mary I took this as boiling the fabric used as a pattern (like muslin?). This would have been prior to the paper dress patterns that I grew up with :)

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Can anyone explain why dress patterns had to be boiled for 30 minutes before they could be used?

Jean Nicholson the patterns would have been made from old rags eetc and would have to be soaked and boiled so they didn't shrink.…morethe patterns would have been made from old rags eetc and would have to be soaked and boiled so they didn't shrink.(less)

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CynthyB Yes. Read "Freckles," also by Gene Stratton Porter. It would be considered the prequel, although, for the most part, "A Girl of the Limberlost" can st…moreYes. Read "Freckles," also by Gene Stratton Porter. It would be considered the prequel, although, for the most part, "A Girl of the Limberlost" can stand alone. (less)

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What age is appropriate?

Dorothy Douthit My mother read it to me and my siblings when I was around 12. I loved it and all the other books she read to us. That's why I love to read now and rea…moreMy mother read it to me and my siblings when I was around 12. I loved it and all the other books she read to us. That's why I love to read now and read often to my 10year old grandson.(less)

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