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Pattern

Object/Artifact

Movable brass patterns for a bodice; directions and order book included; The McDowell Sleeve Machine, and the Garment Drafting Machine.1) Brass patterns, adjustable2) Receipt book3) Instruction book, Garment Drafting Machine4) Instruction book, The Sleeve, McDowell Drafting Machine5) Box bottom“Mrs. George S. Stryker 101 E. Waite St. Elmira, NY” inked on cover of order book. The other books are inked “Mrs. Emma Swarmly [?] Westfield, Pa RFD No 3.

G85.781

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1886

pattern

brass

McDowel Sleeve Machine

Garment Drafting Machine

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