Shell Crochet Medallion Pattern and Edging Design 7074

Medallion with Edging : This pattern contains directions for a shell shaped crocheted medallion and matching edging. Medallion is to be used as a pocket. on towels to hold wash cloth. It can be worked in heavy cotton for decorating terry towels or fine cotton for linen hand towels. You can crochet the medallion at 6 x 7 1/4 or 4 x 5-1/4 or the edging at 3/4 or 1-1/4 inches wide.

This is a mail order pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs. This pattern was marketed as Alice Brooks 7074 in 1956.  "A gay little shell pocket in easy crochet holds a wash cloth. Motif can be heavy cotton for decorating terry towels, lighter for linen towels. Use harmonizing color".  The pattern was featured in Alice Brooks 1956 Design Catalog.