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 THE BUILDING UNIT 
 
 (THE WEAVER'S SHUTTLE) 
 
 Patented June 16, 1914 
 Constructed by Marie Ebert 
 
 A NEW PLAY IN SERIES 
 
 (Folding, no Pasting) 
 
 For Mothers, Teachers, and all Friends of Children 
 
 pILLING their Hands, thou wilt dry then- Tears, 
 even though it be With sweets, or something else 
 to be soon forgotten. 
 
 However, if thou keepest the hands of these 
 Little Ones filled with Something that will develop 
 and grow under their own innocent handling, the 
 resources of Joy will never cease to be mutual 
 between them and thyself and those to whom they 
 will hand it on. 
 
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 Conrri<ht hj Msrie Ebert 1917 
 
 E. £. Morris Printiog ComptDy, Newark, N. J. 
 

 THE BUILDING UNIT 
 
 (THE WEAVER'S SHUTTLE) 
 
 Patented June 16, 1914 
 
 Constructed by Marie Ebert 
 
 A NEW PLAY IN SERIES 
 
 (Folding, no Pasting) 
 
 For Mothers, Teachers, and all Friends of Children 
 
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 pILLING their Hands, thou wilt dry their Tears, 
 even though it be with sweets, or something else 
 to be soon forgotten. 
 
 However, if thou keepest the hands of these 
 Little Ones filled with Something that will develop 
 and grow under their own innocent handling, the 
 resources of Joy will never cease to be mutua 
 between them and thyself and those to whom they 
 will hand it on. 
 
 
 
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 Copyright by Mane Ebett 1917 
 
 E. E. Morris Printing Company, Newark, N J. 
 

 The BuilJing Unit is a collapsable box. 
 
 This booklet contains Lessons only on the BOX OPEN, as shown 
 in Model Pictures Part I and II of "The Weaver's Shuttle"— "A World 
 out of Nothing" 
 
 Part of the Motto front 
 DEAR LITTLE MOTHER 
 
 "Many a gift I stored for thee, 
 Master it and gel the Key." — 
 
 By the Author, 
 
 All the iii.il<l-i:il Ml the- followiiig' seriti^ of g-aiiieS, both text aiid c/iits. is on'jriiKtl 
 with tin- ainlior anil niv.nied by her; anil warning is hereby siyen that the unauthor- 
 izeil printing of any portion of the text and the ly pi oiKution of any of the illu.'itrations 
 or ilianrains are expre.ssly f orbidilen. 
 
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 SEP 24 1917 
 
Foreword by Author 
 
 To the Teacher: 
 
 Answering the repeated request, to bring- a small book on forms of 
 the "Building Unit" (the Weaver's Shuttle), I explain some of the possi- 
 bilities concerning the ground form, hoping that in another pamphlet 
 advanced forms soon may follow. 
 
 To Miss Margaret McClosky, Superintendent of Newark Kinder- 
 gartens, and to Miss L. Beebe, Director of the Robert Treat School. 
 Newark, N. J., I want to express my most hearty thanks for the helpful 
 advice given me. 
 
 These ladies also came to my aid in arranging this hand-book, show- 
 ing the way to condense, a way that though trying to find I am not able to 
 walk alone. 
 
 I do hope that what was developed with the little folks, especially in 
 the rooms of convalescence, and what consequently lacked system and pre- 
 ciseness, will in this shape become a real help to many. 
 
 Forms that the child is used to see and to handle in common life, which 
 are given here as durable toys that can be folded down with ease and do 
 not need any adhesive to be set up, should be welcomed in school and home. 
 They should be practiced on not only for the convenience of quick and 
 cleanly work, but for the opportunity of giving a wide field to the child's 
 ingenuity, varying always being possible because paste is not putting "a 
 .stick" to it. 
 
 See the girls and boys trying in and out- — making a boat out of a bed, 
 a cage out of a house, a bridge out of a steeple, a basket out of a shoe. 
 There seems to be no limit to possibilities — all on account of the "pockets," 
 those wonderful achievements of the little boxes, which on the sides are 
 doubled by simple folding. 
 
 These pockets allow the attachments to be shifted around or to be 
 replaced by other ones causing the child to invent. 
 
 May this booklet help to make little working people and trades men 
 more than artists. The folding, mostly done by touch, leads to measuring 
 without straining the eye. 
 
 I hope that even a blind child will be able to erect constructions that 
 the "Building Unit" gives at hand. 
 
 Many good wishes with every child, every teacher, mother or friend 
 of children and with my little book. 
 
 MARIE EBERT, 
 South Orange, N. J. 
 
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THE WHITE CHURCH 
 
 The Church has been built strictly on Kindergarten Method of Folding. The Units 
 have cut-out door and windows and are doubled. See Box and Square bc.x. pages 6 and 10. 
 
 Units are combined on top and below as shown at Table and Desk, page S. Also on 
 the sides with strips bent twice on dotted lines. See Book-case, page 8. 
 
 Roof units, which have only the two first folds done (no points D to them) are 
 
 held on top with clips from underneath. (Roof units might be cut in one long piece and 
 bent through the middle for top, if not sheet 6x8 is preferred for the little folks. ) Other 
 ends are creased to insert into triangular pockets of wall units. The Steeple, four 
 units (doubled, which each two were first connected by cardboard squares) is fastened with 
 clips in the middle. It is a piece by itself. The Point to steeple is cut in a half round and 
 creased in four parts similar to a tent or pyramid. Cut four (five, as one doubles by over- 
 lapping) triangles to outer edge to be bent and inserted in triangular pockets on top 
 of steeple. 
 
 For little seat shown in nitch of first window see Two Chairs, page 8. 
 
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DIRECTIONS AND DIAGRAMS OF 
 BUILDING UNIT 
 
 1. Take a square piece of paper and fold vertically in three equal 
 parts. This will make lines A. (See Diagram I.) 
 
 2. Fold edges B back to A. which will make lines C. 
 
 3. To fold right side : Place right B on Left B, then bend the corners 
 down at the upper end (right side double, left side single) in even triangles. 
 Fold the lower end likewise. Then fold back B on A. (See Diagram II.) 
 
 4. To fold left side: Do same, placing Left B on Right B, and after 
 turning corners in, fold back Left B on Left A. Both points as well as 
 that whole edge of original square are called D. 
 
 5. Fold points D or big triangles down on slit C and call newly made 
 hues E. 
 
 8. Open the box, straighten up the points to form ends and pinch 
 corners on line E. Also pinch carefully bottom line E from corner to cor- 
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THE OPPORTUNITIES 
 
 are hidden, in the pocl<ets of which some are triangular and some are 
 square or oblong four-cornered. By adjusting cards of different shapes 
 to these pockets, as the child's ingenuity may find to do to his own delight, 
 you have your "World Out of Nothing" in buildings, vehicles, any kind of 
 furniture, and so forth. 
 
 Some Opportunities of the Building Unit. 
 
 KINDERGARTEN METHOD OF FOLDING IN THREE PARTS. 
 
 Take sheet 6 inches by 8 inches instead of 6 inches square (vary other 
 sizes in same proportion). This allows the child to do the folding with 
 which he is familiar into four strips. Trim off one strip and this will leave 
 a square sheet creased in three equal parts ready to continue folding 
 according to directions. The trimmed off piece should be inade use of as 
 back of couch, shaft of wagon, runners for sled, boards for bed, etc. 
 
 THE BUILDING UNIT 
 
 is the basis of all the following forms. Diagrams and directions are given 
 of attachments to be added to the Building LInit. X signifies part that is 
 to be inserted in pockets of Building Unit. 
 
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 The Box. 1 and 2 are pieces to be inserted 
 in triangular pockets. (Later two of these 
 boxes may be made — one being used for a 
 box and the other for a cover. (See No. 14.) 
 
 The Couch. The cut off fourth is doubled 
 without creasing. The double edge is lightly 
 rolled and the single edges inserted in tri- 
 angular pockets at one end of Unit, which is 
 turned upside down. 
 
 The Bed. 1 and 2 are inserted in tri-angu- 
 lar pockets. It is preferable to have stiff 
 paper or cardboard for these pieces. For 
 making the bed a little shorter see No. 13. 
 
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 The Boat. Insert pieces like 1 in triangular 
 pockets. Crease 1 on dotted lines. (Sails 
 very well.) 
 
The Cradle. Insert pieces like 1 in tri- 
 angular pockets. (See Train, No. 13.) 
 
 The Wagon. 1 is inserted in each oblong 
 pocket; 2 is creased on dotted line and in- 
 serted in triangular pockets at one end, 3 
 at the other. 
 
 The cart may be finished with these three 
 attachments. (For train cars and trolleys 
 likewise these wheels will do. See No. 13). 
 To make a better finish use two sticks and 
 circle cards for wheels and axle, fastening 
 them on and through the half wheels of at- 
 tachment 1. 
 
 The Sled. 1 is inserted in each oblong 
 pocket and fitting pieces like usual are in- 
 serted at ends in triangular pockets. 
 
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 Bath Tub. Fold on dotted line pieces like 
 1 and insert around corners in triangular and 
 oblong pockets. Line the tub with a second 
 box from wax paper (a line smaller) to hold 
 real water. 
 
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 The Sofa. Fold 1 on dotted line without 
 creasing and insert in one oblong pocket. 
 Fold two pieces like 2 on dotted line with- 
 out creasing and insert in triangular pockets. 
 
 Two Chairs. Cut Building Unit in halves 
 on line o. Then fold lines o like points D — 
 forming two small boxes. These are used as 
 Units of two chairs. For backs of two chairs 
 take piece 1 above (back of sofa), cut in 
 halves, fold on dotted lines without creas- 
 ing and insert in triangular pockets. 
 
 The Table. Cut Building Unit at second 
 line c, and use the larger piece, which from 
 point D to this second line (with the crossed 
 (• on) must measure 31/2 inches. Fold line ^ 
 like point D, forming a box one-third wider 
 than that for the chair. Fold a second box 
 like it and combine the two, inserting a card 
 for top of table or desk in triangular pockets. 
 
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 Building Units, fastening one on top of the 
 other. Use four pieces like 1 to strengthen 
 ends of Units and two Hke 2, bending on 
 dotted lines. Insert the latter inside of tri- 
 angular pockets to form shelves ; 3 is bent 
 twice on narrow dotted lines to fit in oblong 
 pockets joining units at the back. The mid- 
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 front; 4 is used as foot piece, being inserted 
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 the first two parts of direction (same as for bed and cradle). 
 
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 engine. 4 is roll of paper for the smoke — stack fitting square notch. Pieces like 5 are 
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 calling shorter edges B, longer edges D. 
 
 Same size for Kindergarten Method of Folding requires a sheet of two squares instead 
 (a Two to Four), say 4x8 or 6x12. Have the child find his sheet of 3x6 for a little rocker. 
 
 Roi-king: Chair. Reduce sheet to square of 6 inches "before" folding. Then cut in 
 halves, making two sheets of 3x6. Fold sheet in four parts, cut off one-fourth and finish 
 as usual. Cut second sheet smaller about a line's width and fold same way to make 
 a double square box which gives the possibility of adjusting attachments both ways. 
 Insert back, arms and rockers. 
 
 An Appendix of Helping: Folds and CiitH for the l\inder{;arten. 
 I. The Corner Fold, 1)?- Marie Ebert. 
 
 This fold will bring many delightful forms and may be used as a preparatory fold for 
 the Building Unit. It retains the use of pockets and its charming possibilities for the 
 child. Take sheet paper 6x9 inches. Fold down corners to line 1, which has previously 
 been horizontally creased in middle of paper. See diagram A. Bend sheet together again 
 on line 1. keeping corners inside Diagram B. Bend corners on lines 2, thus giving Unit 
 with two triangular pockets and 1 oblong pocket, Diagram C. 
 
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The Comer Fold is the First Form for BuUding. 
 
 A single unit or two make a toy. The child will 
 build huts, fenced yards, etc., by inserting cards. 
 
 The Toy of the States, showing results of the 
 Building Unit in "The Hunter's Mansion," the 
 Clock \uto. Wheelbarrow, etc., brings also some 
 tovs made from the Corner Fold, as: Baskets, 
 boxes and the garage. Picture postcards are hold- 
 ing the units together besides pieces that are bent 
 on dotted lines when needed for bottom or ceihng. 
 
 The Arena shows units of the corner fold joint 
 by six cornered pieces of cardboard to set up a 
 "Circus." Page 12 
 
 Some simple pieces for small workers are: 
 
 1 The Card Holder. One unit. Insert square 
 of cardboard or stiff paper in triangular pockets of 
 opposite corners, leaving back of case same width 
 as front (This form doubled and of smaller pro- 
 portion makes a pretty hanging basket for the 
 Christmas tree.) 
 
 •' The Slide. One unit, that the middle part 
 of "may be reduced to half width to make it ap- 
 pear higher in proportion. Close up space between 
 pockets, inserting six cornered card bent on dotted 
 lines. 
 
 Fences may be made of any size. 
 
 3 The Pig's Pen. Cut sheets in halves length- 
 wise 3x9, and shorten strips about one-third. 
 Fold and combine the two units, inserting pieces 
 like 1 in triangular pockets. 
 
 4. The Barn. Fold same size of units as tor 
 Pig's Pen and insert wall pieces, one with, the 
 other without a door. , 
 
 5 The Bridge. Each two units joined to- 
 gether sliding corners of one into pockets of the 
 other ' Pieces like 1 bent on dotted lines and 
 inserted in square pockets for roofing each founda- 
 tion. Use larger pieces for bridging. 
 
 II The Cress Fold. Lay two cards crosswise, 
 then' fold ends of each over edges of other as the 
 two middle figures of small cards show on photo, 
 
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 (Directions continued on Page 16) 
 
 Mv kind friend, Miss McClosky, not finding it 
 reasonable to explain on this step articles requir- 
 ing a number of pieces, I leave it to the interested 
 teacher to operate on the two photographs on pages 
 14 and 19. Only a few of the simplest toys I am 
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 of red cardboard as described above, each of two 
 pieces measuring about 1 Vi x 2 V2 inches, and draw 
 two strips of 1 % X 3 % inches through the square 
 each way. 
 
 2. A Flower. Malve square of cross fold, each 
 of the two pieces measuring about 1 V4, x 2% inches, 
 and insert petals in the four open edges, cutting 
 them single with an extending edge to fit in. Petals 
 may be colored, curled and doubled. 
 
 A IJasket. Flower form may easily be arranged 
 to a basket enlarging the size and creasing the 
 edges. 
 
 ;J. The Frog. Make an oblong cross fold, using 
 two different pieces, one about lM x 2% inches, 
 the other 1%% inches. Insert members similar 
 to Figs. 1 and 2. Make two pieces like 1 for a 
 double head, pinching lower part to open frog's 
 mouth. 
 
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 3% inches and 2 14 x 5% inches, besides suitable 
 member pieces. 
 
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 narrow body (cross fold), which should not be 
 finished by itself, but closed around the butterfly's 
 wings, the latter being cut in one piece. 
 
 Furniture of many kinds can be made out of the 
 cross fold. 
 
 4. The See Saw. Make an oblong cross fold of 
 one piece of paper about 1 '4 x 3 V2 inches and an- 
 other of 2 X 2 % inches. Cut a piece like 1, bend 
 on dotted lines and draw through cross fold. Draw 
 another piece of cardboard through the other way, 
 size 1 ^4 by about 9 inches. Cardboard must not 
 be too heavy for the rockers. 
 
 5. The .lumping Board. Make two cross pieces 
 like above with the difference of leaving the rec- 
 tangular pieces cornered instead of rounded, and 
 the jumping board inserted in both cross folds. 
 
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 The Letter Fold. The letter of olden times was 
 folded just like the needle package is folded to- 
 day. It is a handy little fold to make. 
 
 A Jumping Jack. Use the unit for the body, to 
 which head, arms and feet are fastened in open 
 ends and side cut slits, where they easily can be 
 made movable on fasteners or on thread with knots 
 on both sides. 
 
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 package, bending ends first, then sides, which are 
 slid into each other, folding the letter. This leaves 
 open ends instead of sides to draw the slip through, 
 which, when bent, makes a bench, footstool, swing, 
 etc. 
 
 2. A Calendar. The slip that is drawn through 
 has on it the days of the week. A second slip, 
 only halt size, inserted at left hand side, covers 
 following names. 
 
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 construction paper bent rectangular inerted into 
 back opening prevents goods falling oft. 
 
 4. The Wheplbarrow. Cut a square out at end 
 of unit that the bead runs in on axle of toothpick. 
 Attachment 1 is bent on dotted lines and inserted 
 at cut-out square while other attachment with feet 
 to it inserts at other end; also toothpicks for 
 handles. 
 
 5. The Duck. Has his headpiece bent rectan- 
 gular twice and has tall and feet cut in one piece. 
 To insert wings two slits must be cut on the top. 
 
 rarcel Post. To make practice of folding this 
 unit scores of parcel packages are folded accurate- 
 ly over cards. Have them folded both ways with 
 openings at the ends as well as openings at the 
 sides. The latter are to be worked over size of 
 postcard which has to fit and slide well. See 
 photo of Horse Stall made of letter folds slipped 
 on cards. Each corner is a unit folded down the 
 middle holding two cards in side openings. Par- 
 titions in the stall are cut of one piece, which is 
 slipped through and bent out on both sides. 
 
 The room on left side of picture shows a sliding 
 door. 
 
 IV and V. Hook and Lock: 
 
 Small workers begin folding on strips, making: 
 Cat Stairs. To fold squares accurately is prac- 
 ticed on these garlands, which are sewed together, 
 giving nests tor the Easter Rabbit. Then we begin 
 hooking the strip. 
 
 1. The Ring. Figure 1 shows the two slant- 
 ing "cuts on strip of % x 5 inches, which the child 
 generallv, at first, tries to hook the wrong way, 
 getting the hooks on the outside. Soon he learns 
 to hide the hook, the outside being smooth so the 
 ring may be rolled. We count and lay 
 
 Dice Figures with these rings. 
 
 A Bracelet is made from a large ring. 
 
 A Diadem from a very large ring. 
 
 Chains are made later on, joining rings, all with- 
 out paste. 
 
 V. AVe Lock or Interlock Leaves to make: 
 Garlands. Triangles, like Pyramids or Hay 
 Stacks, are cut doubled and two cuts made. Cut 
 1 on foot of little hay stack as a slit from doubled 
 side cut 2 at the top from open side a little slant- 
 ing for better fastening. Hooks are bent together 
 to slide point of one leaf from underneath through 
 foot of other, and flattened again. Curling the 
 three points makes garlands of brown construction 
 or Kraft paper look like made from Autumn leaves. 
 
 The Crown. Little Patric weres, these leaves 
 being fine for Thanksgiving decoration, page 12. 
 
 3. A Little Brown Xun. Is put together out 
 of two leaves, the lower making skirt and bib (that 
 the point of is inserted in another slit; cut 3), the 
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Board of Education. New York. 
 
 This constructive work, Ituilt on tlie "Eliert 
 Fold," is. to my mind, full of pcssibilities for 
 developing work with little children. After the 
 fold has become familiar to the children, a vast 
 field for creative work is opened to them. One 
 great advantag-e of it over other methods is that 
 the use of paste is eliminated and as a conse- 
 quence the finished product is stronger. Paper 
 and scissors are the only tools necessary'. 
 
 F.^NNIEBELLE CURTIS. 
 Director of Kindergartens. 
 
 The Froebel L,ea@3ie. 
 
 112 East 71st Street, New York. 
 
 March 29, 1017. 
 . . . This constructive paper work I con- 
 sider one of the most stimulating kinds of hand- 
 work that has been invented for some time. It 
 not only interests the children and students, but 
 leads to creative invention. I am glad to give it 
 m\* hoartv endorsement. 
 
 MARION B. B. LANGZETTEL,. Director, 
 rratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. T. 
 
 Pratt Institute. 
 
 Brooklyn. X. Y.. .lune In. lilKi. 
 M.\' Dear Fraulein Ebert: 
 
 It gives us great pleasure to testify as to the 
 value of your lessons in paper folding. This 
 work is particularly adapted to older children, 
 and we have found that they were delighted 
 with it. The students in the Training School, 
 too, have enjoyed your lessons. I hope that you 
 will be able to extend your good work in many 
 directins. 
 
 Very sincerely yours, 
 
 .VLICE E. FITTS, Director. 
 
 New York, April 29. ISlfi. 
 Fraulein Ebert's work strikes middle 
 ground between the traditional occupation of 
 the earlier days, and the constructive occupa- 
 tions of to-day, in that there is a "ground-form" 
 which the children may use as a basis for inven- 
 tion. . . . 
 
 PROF. PATTY S. HILL. 
 Director of Kindergarten Education, Teachers' 
 College, Columbia University. 
 
 Otnee of the Board of Edueatiou. 
 
 South Orange, N. .1., ,Iune 28, 1916. 
 
 Miss Marie Ebert is the inventor of a system 
 of paper folding which she calls the "Weaver's 
 Shuttle." This is etraordinarily ingenious and 
 gives a remarkable opportunity for varied appli- 
 cation. It has been successfully used in our 
 schools from kindergarten through the fifth 
 grade. 
 
 H. W. FOSTER, Superintendent. 
 
 Dr. E. C. Broome, Director of East Orange 
 Board of Education, kindly gave his name for 
 commending the "Building Unit," together with 
 Dr. Foster's. 
 
 FURTHER 
 
 Commendations are obtainable from directors, 
 principals and members of Boards of Education: 
 
 .\merican Kindergarten Institution, New York 
 — Miss Laura Fisher, Miss Julia Frame. 
 
 American University, New York — Miss Mills. 
 Miss Stephens. 
 
 Hunter College — Mrs. Cole, Miss Cole. 
 
 Ethical Culture School — Miss Macintosh, Miss 
 Berch. 
 
 Adelphi College. Brooklyn — Miss Anna Har- 
 vey. 
 
 Teachers' Training School, Brooklyn — Miss A. 
 Tappan. 
 
 South Orange Schools — Teacher of Art, Miss 
 Poles. 
 
 East Orange Schools — Dr. E. H. Dutcher, Miss 
 Ora Strange. 
 
 West Orange Schools — Mr.3. George Merck. 
 Montclalr Board of Education — Director, Mr. 
 Regal. 
 
 Miss Beard's School, East Orange — Miss Beard. 
 Rosemont Hall School — Miss McMahon. 
 
 Daily Bible School of Work 
 
 Russell Colgate, ['resident. 
 
 J. Adams Brown, Treasurer. 
 
 Rev. Robert G. Boville. National Director. 
 
 . . .. Having seen her demonstration on the 
 
 "Weaver's Shuttle" to our teachers, I commend 
 
 the character of Marie Ebert. and her methods 
 
 in child education. 
 
 Her manual teaches children of kindergarten 
 age and grade ages to think while they plav. 
 To learn how to build toys and have recreation 
 while building. 
 
 Her personality and program of education are 
 happily balanced. Open the door for her. . . . 
 Yours truly, 
 
 G. E. MAYER, 
 Superintendent of the Daily Vacation Bible 
 School Association in the year 1916. 
 
 New York, November 6, 1916' 
 
 . . . We take pleasure in speaking a word 
 
 of commendation of the "Weaver's Shuttle," a 
 
 very interesting and instructive kindergarten 
 
 occupation. 
 
 We have had wonderful success in selling it 
 and it commends itself not onlv to the smaller 
 children of the kindergarten, but to those in 
 more advanced grades of schoolwork. We have 
 had in our Toy Section rather extensive demon- 
 stration of this work, w'hich was much appre- 
 ciated li\- our patrons. 
 
 .lOHX WAXAJIAKER, New York. 
 
 B. \'. V. Brown. 
 
 F. A. O. Schwarz Toy Store 
 
 Dear Madam: 
 
 We have the pleasure of infoi-ming you that 
 "Something to Do" are very much pleased with 
 your paper folding outfit and are taking it up 
 in their next issue, as per enclosed letter and 
 copy. 
 
 Yours very trulv, 
 
 F. A. O. SCHWARZ, 
 
 Per H. Maucher. 
 
 .V Morld Out of Nothing (Soniething to Uuj » 
 
 Many children lack not only "ideas" but the 
 material in which to work them out As a rule, 
 the wealthier the family the poorer the children 
 are! They do not have attics and back sheds, 
 rag bags and scrap boxes, full of things to use 
 as they please. Children thus handicapped will 
 welcome the "Weaver's Shuttle" by Marie Ebert. 
 This is a series of envelopes, containing dia- 
 grams, directions, and the required material for 
 producing "A World Out of Nothing" in cut and 
 folded paper. It is designed for "the home kin- 
 dergarten, small travelers, convalescents, and 
 her little cousins." Seven large envelopes full, 
 price $2 per set. Send to F. A. O. Schwarz, Fifth 
 -Avenue and 31st Street, New York City. — From 
 "Something to Do." 
 
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South Orange, N. J., May 2. 1913. 
 
 The Society for Lending Comfort to the Sick 
 wishes heartily to recommend the very attrac- 
 tive and practical paper folding- game, "The 
 Weaver's Shuttle," invented by Miss Marie 
 Ebert. They feel it would be especially useful 
 in cases of convalescent children or in conta- 
 gious illnesses. MARIE K. PAGE, Sec'y. 
 
 Jersey City, N. J., May 13, 1913. 
 
 Some years ago, when we had a dangerous 
 siege of sickness in our Orphans' Home, Miss 
 Marie Ebert was the ever faithful nurse to take 
 care of our afflicted little waifs. At that time 
 she interested the convalescents greatly with 
 . . . improving on it from time to time; she 
 has now produced a serial story, as we might 
 call it, ... A very important factor is this; 
 It requires very little cutting, absolutely no 
 pasting, everything necessary is within the 
 handy reach of the child and there is nothing 
 to it to strain the eye. Undoubtedly the "Weav- 
 er's Shuttle" will become an important factor 
 in Kindergarten work, . 
 
 J. C. RUD. LUEHRS, President. 
 West Hoboken, N. J., June 15, 1913. 
 
 . . . The striking simplicity. . . great 
 variety obtainable therefrom make it a most 
 interesting and at the same time educating toy. 
 From a sanitary point of view it is to be highly 
 recommended, as in the case of contagious dis- 
 eases, its cost being low, it can readily be 
 destroyed after use. 
 
 GERTRUDE LINKE. 
 
 Orange, N. J., August 15, 1913. 
 My dear Miss Ebert; 
 
 I take pleasure in recommending your original 
 "Building Unit," the "Weaver's Shuttle." I have 
 seen the result of your work with young patients 
 and heartily approve of the scheme. 
 
 As it seems especially practical, not needing 
 any adhesive material for combining, and as it 
 is not straining for the eyes. I hope that many 
 a nurse will make it her own in order to keep 
 up pleasant industry in rooms of convalescence. 
 Yours very truly, 
 
 W. A. WAKELEY, M. D. 
 
 Orange, N. J.. August 26. 1913. 
 . . . demonstrated the "Weaver's Shuttle" 
 to our teacher for the use of the children of the 
 New Jersey Orthopaedic Hospital. 
 
 It is an entertaining, instructive pastime, and 
 I take pleasure in . . . who have the care 
 of invalid or convalescent children. 
 
 EMMA H. MacGALL. 
 
 South Orange, N. J., Aug. 23, 1913. 
 
 Miss Ebert's simple toy will . . initiative 
 
 and inventiveness. The materials it uses are 
 found in every home, no matter how humble, 
 and the toys themselves imitate every form of 
 indoor and outdoor life. And it appeals not only 
 to girls, but decidedly also to boys. . . 
 
 In fact, the real delight that children of all 
 ages take in this toy is its chief recommenda- 
 tion. They are led on through their imagina- 
 tion to express ideas of their own, both artistic 
 and mechanical, and every faculty is stimulated. 
 For this reason it forms a charming link be- 
 tween the younger and the older members of 
 a family. 
 
 (Mrs. Frank W.) AUSTIANA T. GORETH. 
 
 The Silining School, South Orange, N. J. 
 
 . . . "The Weaver's Shuttle" has been used 
 in our Kindergarten with gratifying effect. The 
 teachers found infinite variety in its combina- 
 tion, with many possibilities of working out edu- 
 cational lessons, and the children were delighted 
 with this simple means of expression, which 
 yielded ever new and fascinating results to their 
 creative fingers and imaginative minds. 
 
 HARRIET MONFORT SPINING. A. M., 
 Nov. 5, 1914 Principal. 
 
 California Society for Exceptional Children. 
 
 San Francisco, Sept. 22. 1913. 
 who has constructed an ingenious 
 scheme of Building Units which must interest 
 every educator. ... It would seem to me 
 that her scheme can be easily carried out and 
 commercialized. . who have the facility 
 
 and the trade to make her system marketable. 
 MAXIMILIAN P. E. GROSZMANN, 
 Educational Director of the National Associa- 
 tion for the Study and Education of Excep- 
 tional Children. 
 
 South Orange, N. J.. March 14, 1914. 
 
 Miss Marie Ebert's sequence game ... in 
 its various stages of development. It brings al- 
 ways a fresh delight and interest — as much 
 when they are in full health and spirit as when 
 under necessity of being occupied after illness. 
 
 From the standpoint as a Kindergartner as 
 well as of a mother . . this unique and 
 
 engaging device for sequence work and devel- 
 opment . . . see it within the reach of all 
 who have to deal with children. 
 
 (Mrs. W. B.) HELEN PARKER. 
 
 South Orange. N. J., Nov. 2, 1914. 
 One has only to see this device to be 
 at once impressed with its wide field of useful- 
 ness. It entertains, amuses and instructs. 
 
 The ability to make "something out of noth- 
 ing" is given to but few of us. . . . has 
 shown in the Children's Ward in Orange Me- 
 morial Hospital. 
 
 I should be glad to know that any word of 
 mine was instrumental in introducing this sim- 
 ple, wholesome combination of \vork and play 
 into any child's life. 
 
 MEFFORD RUNYON, D. M. 
 
 South Orange, N. J., Nov. 5, 1914. 
 We were delighted with Praulein Marie 
 Ebert's "Weaver's Shuttle," a world out of 
 nothing. . . Playground on Oakview Avenue. 
 This toy, though meant for "rainy days," will 
 find a welcome, rain or sliine, as it did with our 
 Little Folks of all ages. ... an effort which 
 cannot fail to find an echo in every child's heart 
 who in these days has brought his or her con- 
 tribution to load the Christmas ship. 
 
 MRS. W. H. BURNETT. 
 MRS. A. G. SEYMOUR. 
 
 German Bazar for ^Vidon-M and Orph3in.s, 
 Madison Square, Neiv York, 1016. 
 
 Heartily recommended. 
 
 E. BARUCH. 
 
 The paradise of the little ones. 
 DR. H. E. MEYER. 
 FRAU cai;l SCHURZ. 
 FRAU MARGARETE CRONAU. 
 
 The sunshine in the sick room. 
 DR. J. LOCH. 
 DR. G. »'. PERKEMEIER. 
 H. BRUEi.'KXEi;. 
 FRAU EMM.-\ I lORNHOEFER. 
 FRAU ANNA, STAATSZEITUNG. 
 
 A LETTER 
 
 Perth Amboy, N. J., June 3, 1917. 
 Dear Aunt Marie — I got your letter and it was 
 a big surprise for me that you made it all for 
 me. I thank you very much for it. As soon aa I 
 got it I went to work to make "The Little See- 
 Saw." 1 was finished in a half an hour and it 
 was very fine. . . . and we have flowers all 
 around the house. With love and kisses from 
 your friend, 
 
 EDWARD KAUS. 
 
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PLAl SOXG. 
 
 From "The Weaver's Shuttle" 
 Twin-play by the Author 
 
 Come and see my becUlie, 
 
 Come and see my doUie, 
 
 Come and let me show you my comfort and fjuilt. 
 
 Come and see my beddie. 
 
 Come and see my dollie, 
 
 Come and let me show you my quilt. 
 
 Go to sleep, do. 
 
 Let me tuck you — 
 
 Dollie, don't you know that I love you the best. 
 
 Go to sleep, do, 
 
 Let me tuck you — 
 
 Dollie dear, we'll both take a rest. 
 
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 Xow the birds are singing. 
 Now the bell is ringing. 
 Now my darling baby will open her eyes. 
 Now the birds are singing. 
 Now the bell is ringing. 
 See the lovely sun in the skys. 
 
 Washing, dressing. 
 
 Combing, brushing. 
 
 Then the pretty mirror 'bout baby will talk; 
 
 Breakfast ready — 
 
 Oh. how goody! 
 
 Garden then invites for a walk. 
 
 Good morning, good morning. 
 
 (Tune: Swinging 'neath the old apple tree. The 
 boys imitate birds' whistling. The girls should 
 have the utensils mentioned, not forgetting a small 
 looking glass to make the motion with while sing- 
 ing. ) 
 
 
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INDEX 
 
 Arena 12 
 
 Barn 11 
 
 Basket 13 
 
 Bath Tub 7 
 
 Bed 6 
 
 Bench 13 and 15 
 
 Boat 6 
 
 Book Case 8 
 
 Box 6 
 
 Bracelet 15 
 
 Bridge 11 
 
 Building Unit 5 
 
 Butterfly 13 
 
 Calendar 13 and 15 
 
 Car 10 
 
 Cardholder 11 
 
 Cat Stairs 11 
 
 Chains 15 
 
 Chair 8 
 
 Church 3 
 
 Commendations 17 and IH 
 
 Cornerfold 10 and 11 
 
 Couch 6 
 
 Cradle 7 
 
 Crossfold 11 and 14 
 
 Crown 15 
 
 Cube Houses 14 
 
 Diadem 15 
 
 Diagrams 4 
 
 Diagrams of Cornerfold .... 10 
 
 Dice Figures 15 
 
 Directions 4 
 
 Directions for Crossfold. . . .14 
 
 Doll Room 9 
 
 Duck 15 
 
 Engine 10 
 
 Fence 11 
 
 Flower 13 
 
 Foreword 2 
 
 Frog 13 
 
 Furniture 13 
 
 Garlands 15 
 
 Helping Folds 10 
 
 Horse Stall 16 
 
 Hook and Lock 15 
 
 Jumping Board 13 
 
 .Iumi)ing Jack 13 
 
 Kindergarten Method 5 
 
 Letterfold 13 and 15 
 
 Lock 15 
 
 Motto Title Page 
 
 Needle Package 13 
 
 Nun 15 
 
 Opportunities 5 and 17 
 
 Parcel Po.st 15 
 
 Pigs Pen 11 
 
 Play Song 20 
 
 Red Cross 13 
 
 Room with Sliding Door. . . .1(3 
 
 Ring 15 
 
 See-Saw 13 
 
 Sled 7 
 
 Slide 11 
 
 Sofa 8 
 
 Square Box 10 
 
 Table 8 
 
 Tents on Crossfold 19 
 
 Toys of the States 1 
 
 Train 10 
 
 Truck 13 and 15 
 
 Turtle 13 
 
 Wagon 7 
 
 Wheelbarrow 15 
 
 IJederkranz. 
 New York, Dec. 1916. 
 
 Your charming little 
 
 play about "A World out of 
 
 Nothing" it added 
 
 greatly to make our Christmas 
 celebration a CHILDREN'S 
 Festival. 
 
 Mrs. Paul Weiizel, 
 Sec'y. 
 
 F. A. O. SCHWARZ 
 
 TOYS 
 
 5th Avenue & 31st Street 
 
 New York 
 
 April 20, 1917. 
 
 Kindly call on Wed- 
 nesday instead of Tuesday, in 
 order to arrange your exhibi- 
 tion. 
 
 Yours very truly, 
 
 F. A. O. Schwarz, 
 Per H. Maucher. 
 
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 THE WEAVER'S SHUTTLE 
 
 A WORLD OUT OF 
 
 NOTHING 
 
 Six Parts and Key in seven 
 Folios with Material and 
 Additional Pamphlets, $2.00. 
 
 THREAD TO 
 WEAVER'S SHUTTLE 
 
 Is a Duplicate to the above 
 in One Volume with Additional 
 Pamphlets without Material, 
 
 $1.50. 
 
 EDUC.'^TIONAL TOYS AND 
 SURPRISES FROM THE 
 WEAVER'S SHUTTLE 
 
 In Series : 
 Party Gifts, Summer and 
 Winter Series with Models 
 worked by hand. Prices vary 
 between 50c and $1.00. 
 
 Some following lessons in 
 Building are found in Parts 
 in, IV. V and VI of the 
 WEAVER'S SHUTTLE. 
 
 Others in Additional Pamph- 
 let to Key : 
 
 THE GROWING SET 
 
 Also in Educational Toys, 
 especially on "Points Separ- 
 ated" on Basket or Checker 
 Form and on Cut Folds : 
 
 Sheep Stall 
 Traveling Bag 
 Book Medallion 
 Red Cross, etc. 
 
 ILLUSTRATED TALKS 
 
 With applications to Students 
 and Mother's Classes on the 
 Building Unit; also Lessons 
 for Toy Making in Homes and 
 Hospitals, and for Exceptional 
 Children by Marie Ebert. 
 
 Models of Toys Made 
 to Order. 
 
 Designs of Cuts are drawn 
 by Matilde Gruetter. 
 
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