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Godeys1857corset2.jpg
Diagram and instructions for making a corded corset from the 1857 Godey's Ladies Book.

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Illustration and instructions for making a corner hanging shelf decorated with tree cones.

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Images of the Cornwell's dresscutting pattern system pieces including the sleeve supplement. This system is the 1888 update of the original 1873 system.

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Instruction booklet for the Cornwell's Pattern Drafting System with diagrams.

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Image, description and pattern diagram for a day dress from the January 1857 issue of Godey's Ladies' Book

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Peterson's Magazine, winter 1883. Black and white illustration of two dinner dresses.

Fashionable Mantle June 1857.jpg
Image, instructions and pattern diagram for a fashionable mantle of 1857.

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Images and description of flannel bathing costumes for woman and child from the August 1870 issue of Peterson's Magazine. The woman's costume includes oiled silk bathing cap. This image includes an image and description of a work apron. Please note:…

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