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Gentleman's Traveling Dressing-Case
Illustration and directions for making a gentleman's travel toiletries kit.
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
Hoop crinoline
Illustration and description of an expandable and retractable set of hoops from 1859 Godey's Ladies' Book
House Dress and Two Collars, 1870
Black and white illustration from Peterson's Magazine of a house dress with two views of collars.
Juliet
Fashion plate from the book, Fancy Dresses Described by Ardern Holt, 1887. This book gives advice on what to wear to fancy dress balls or masquerade balls and includes many illustrations.
Juliet, from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Juliet, from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Ladies' Basque, Godey's 1857
Illustration, instructions and pattern diagram for a Lady's basque design from the January 1857 issue of Godey's Ladies' Book
Ladies' Chatelain Watch
Illustration of an ornate chatelain watch or brooch watch from Peterson's Magazine. Digitally enhanced for better printing.
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
Mary Stuart Hood and Pattern
Mary Stuart hood and pattern diagram with instructions for sewing.