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Tight linings and boning

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV007.6.10
Call Number
646 WOM
Author
Picken, Mary Brooks, 1886-1981
Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Place of Publication
Scranton, Pa.
Publisher
Education Corp. General
Publication Date
1923
c1915
Physical Description
43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Inscription
"This instruction book is not included in your course of study, but is sent to show you just how to prepare your dress form for use. You will not be asked to report on this book." [Typed in purple ink and pasted to first page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Dressmaking
Sewing
Linings (Sewing)
Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Object History
Home sewing course used by Burnaby residents in the 1920's
Notes
"Department of sewing" -- cover
"Instruction paper with examination questions ; 5-2" -- Cover
"This lesson is optional. You are not required to report on it unless you so desire. However, you are urged to study it diligently, to apply the instruction contained in it, and to answer the Examination Questions for your own satisfaction." -- Cover
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sewing pattern with envelope

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.176.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.176.8
Description
Sewing pattern with envelope; McCall, underwear; envelope is buff paper with black print "The New McCALL PATTERN" "All Directions..." "Patented in the U.S. Aug.16, 1921. Other Patents..."; illustration of two views of "Ladies' Slip"; "2738" "Size 36 Bust Measure" "25 cents"; diagram of layout of three pattern pieces; "Cut on continuous heavy outer lines. Sew on broken lines"; reverse has size chart, "Material", and diagram for matching notches, "How to Make"; "Made in U.S.A."; on flap, "IMPORTANT" "3/8-inch is allowed..."; ornamental frames; pattern pieces are buff tissue printed with blue, "The PATTERN with the PUZZLE TAKEN OUT" "Four Reasons Why Every Woman Should Use The New McCall Pattern -- "It's Printed""; illustrated, "Four developments of this pattern - No. 2738, - suggested for your convenience"; transfers 1103, 1002, 1169 shown
Object History
The pattern was purchased from an antique dealer.
Colour
Beige
Maker
McCall
Country Made
United States of America
Patent Date
August 16 1921
Title
McCall Pattern No. 2738 Ladies' Slip
Publication Date
1921
Subjects
Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
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