String figures and how to make them; a study of cat's cradle in many lands

by Caroline Furness Jayne

Paper Book, 1962

Status

Available

Call number

793.9 Jay

Tags

nonfiction, crafts, folklore, games, string figures, knots, puzzles, string, cat's cradle

Genres

Collection

Your library

Publication

New York, Dover Publications [1962]

Description

Provides illustrations and instructions that describe how to make approximately 107 string figures, such as the cat's cradle and Jacob's ladder, and includes information about the origin of each.form.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Yestare
Great book - lots of fun! Plus multicultural before that word was invented.

Subjects

String figures

Language

English

Original publication date

1906

Physical description

407 p.; 22 inches

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