Blueprints of Fashion

Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1940s (2ND ed.)
Wadeere Labissonni *Newly Published-Pre Order Only

ISBN: 0764332279 EAN: 9780764332272
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Physical Info: 196 pages
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: December 2008
Annotation: The most popular 1940s styles, from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework, and gifts, are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented, including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. All who enjoy these great styles will find Blueprints of Fashion to be a refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest.
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Item Name: Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1940s (2ND ed.)
Item Number: ISBN: 0764332279
Price: $29.99

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