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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.

Tags: 1873, 1888, chart, clothing, Cornwell, drafting, dresscutting, Elmira, pattern, patterns, sewing, system, textiles, victorian, Willett

Corded Corset Pattern

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

Tags: 1857, accessories, children, clothing, diagrams, drafting, fashion, Godey's, Harpers, hats, men, millinery, pattern, patterns, Peterson's, sewing, shoes, victorian, women

Collar Designs: 1857

Pattern images for collar designs from the 1857 Godey's Ladies Book.

Tags: 1857, accessories, children, clothing, diagrams, drafting, fashion, fasion, Godey's, Harpers, hats, men, millinery, needlework, pattern, Peterson's, sewing, shoes, victorian, women

Children's clothing

Children's clothing for August 1870. Please note: I have digitally enhanced this image to make it easier to print.

Tags: 1870, children, children's, civil war, clothing, dress, fashion, Godey's, Peterson's, victorian

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.

Tags: bathing, caps, civil war, clothing, costume, dress, Godey's, magazine, Peterson's, sandles, seabathing, slippers, suit, swim, victorian

1857 Fashion Accessories

Color plate illustrating fasions and accessories from the 1857 Godey's Ladies Book.

Tags: 1857, accessories, children, clothing, fashion, Godey's, hats, men, millinery, shoes, victorian, women

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