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Pattern, Clothes

Object/Artifact

Four sets of tan tissue paper patterns still in the original folds. Paper labels glued to front layer. Ramsay’s Patterns. Sold by Chace & Tallmadge at 119 Chamber St, in New York. No printed guides or outlines as in today’s patterns. 1) #906 Ladies’ Circular with Hood and Cape 40 cents2) #840 Ladies’ Double Breasted Redingote 30 cents3) #923 Misses’ Doubled Breasted Jacket 25 cents (bit thin- pieces missing?) (12 years of age) This one has been stamped in blue ink, top and bottom with the name Avery Co. and the same address, apparently a change of ownership.4) #479 Girls’ Suit 35 cents (4 years of age)

G2008.068.1-4

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1870 - 1872

patterns

Ramsay's Patterns

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