Hard covered book titled PASTIMES FOR THE PATIENT 1945, by Marguerite Ickis, Illustrated by Reba Selden Esh. Included is a foreword by Brigadier General Ralph De Voe, Commander General, Halloran General Hospital, Staten Island, New York.

A collection of occupations and ideas for the housebound or bedridden, but these ideas could be enjoyed by anyone.

• Nature
• Chip carving
• Leather work
• Sketching
• Music
• Finger-painting
• Weaving
• Fly Making
• Scrap book
• Carving
• Hooked Rug
• Games and Puzzles
• and much more.

This incredible book is in VG condition. Pages clean and intact, and the binding is tight. A previous owner's name is written inside the front cover. Pages are slightly yellowed from age. It would make a sensational addition to you vintage medical book library!