The Desert Magazine 1944 Desert is Indian Drugstore Black Widow Silking WWII use

Description: As an eBay seller since 1998, I have the experience to be able to provide you with accurate descriptions and expert shipping. Buy with confidence. This is the April 1944 issue of The Desert Magazine. Some of the articles of interest in this issue are; pagan Easter in New Mexico, craftsman in cactus would, spider house, the desert is an Indian drugstore, and more. The articles in this issue title spider house is a bout Nan Songer, a woman who raised and milked black widow spiders during World War II to supply black widow silk to the war department. Black widow silk was routinely used in gun sights especially on aircraft due to significant temperature changes. Although at this time, 1944, the only reference in the article to the use of black widow silk was that it was desired by the US Bureau of standards. Desert magazine covers all aspects of living in the southwestern United States and also covers different aspects of the Native American culture of the region. Magazine measures 8½" x 11". I do offer combined shipping discounts. If you purchase multiple items, please request a revised invoice before paying. Thank you for stopping by and taking a look.Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 7.99 USD

Location: Corunna, Michigan

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