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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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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.

BathingCostumeAndApronAug1870.jpg
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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Illustration and directions for making a gentleman's travel toiletries kit.

PetersonMag1865HomeWrapper.jpg
Pattern diagram, instructions and illustration for a Home Wrapper designed by Emily H. May from the 1865 Peterson's Magazine

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Illustration and description of an expandable and retractable set of hoops from 1859 Godey's Ladies' Book

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Black and white illustration from Peterson's Magazine of a house dress with two views of collars.
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