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Hoop crinoline
Illustration and description of an expandable and retractable set of hoops from 1859 Godey's Ladies' Book
Home Wrapper Pattern by Emily H. May
Pattern diagram, instructions and illustration for a Home Wrapper designed by Emily H. May from the 1865 Peterson's Magazine
Bathing Costume with Caps and Bathing Slippers
Images of lady's bathing costume with three cap alternatives and three footwear alternatives. Please note: this image has been digitally enhanced to make it easier to print.
Children's clothing
Children's clothing for August 1870. Please note: I have digitally enhanced this image to make it easier to print.
Novelties for September 1857
Images and descriptions of the following:
1. Basque
2. Muslin Breakfast Cap
3. Habit shirt front and collar
4. undersleeve with cuff to match 3.
5. Four styles of Bonnets
6. embroidery design for Chemise
1. Basque
2. Muslin Breakfast Cap
3. Habit shirt front and collar
4. undersleeve with cuff to match 3.
5. Four styles of Bonnets
6. embroidery design for Chemise
Two fischu styles
Two styles of fischu or berthas from the 1857 Godey's Ladies Book. Includes two embroidery patterns for a gentleman's tie and a pair of ladies drawers.
Undersleeves in French embroidery
Two designs for undersleeves in satin stitch and openwork from Godey's Ladies Book.
Cornwell's Improved Self Fitting Chart for Dresscutting
Images of the Cornwell's dresscutting pattern system pieces including the sleeve supplement. This system is the 1888 update of the original 1873 system.
1857 Fashion Accessories
Color plate illustrating fasions and accessories from the 1857 Godey's Ladies Book.