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Mary Stuart Hood and Pattern
Mary Stuart hood and pattern diagram with instructions for sewing.
Lady's Fashion and Accessories, circa 1889
Fashion page from 1880s edition of Peterson's Magazine. Illustrations include: afternoon gown, boudoir/lingerie jacket, morning cap, brooch in the shape of a spider
Ladies' Chatelain Watch
Illustration of an ornate chatelain watch or brooch watch from Peterson's Magazine. Digitally enhanced for better printing.
Hoop crinoline
Illustration and description of an expandable and retractable set of hoops from 1859 Godey's Ladies' Book
Gentleman's Traveling Dressing-Case
Illustration and directions for making a gentleman's travel toiletries kit.
Dinner dresses, 1883
Peterson's Magazine, winter 1883. Black and white illustration of two dinner dresses.
Day Dress with pattern diagram
Image, description and pattern diagram for a day dress from the January 1857 issue of Godey's Ladies' Book
Cornwell's Pattern Drafting System Instructions
Instruction booklet for the Cornwell's Pattern Drafting System with diagrams.
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.
Corner Shelf with Cone Border
Illustration and instructions for making a corner hanging shelf decorated with tree cones.