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The American Girls's Home Book of Work and Play by Helen Campbell, 1883
 
'The American Girls's Home Book of Work and Play' by Helen Campbell was published by G P Putnam's Sons in 1883. A revised and enlarged edition was published in 1888.

I have not seen a copy of the 1883 edition, but it is clear from the 'Preface to Revised Edition' that this revision and enlargement consisted of the inclusion of two additional chapters, neither of which contain paperfolding material. The author specifically states that the other chapters have remained unaltered.. A full copy of the 1888 edition can be accessed here.

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Analysis

Paper Fly Boxes - The Catherine of Cleves Box

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Paper Caps or Cocked Hats - The Newspaper Hat

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Paper Boats - The Paper Boat

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Consequences

This book contains two descriptions of how to play the game of consequences, the first uses individually pieces of paper and card, the second a larger piece of paper which is folded as the game progresses.

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