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Dressmakers' Patterns: The English Commercial Paper Pattern Industry, 1878-1950.

Authors :
SELIGMAN, KEVIN L.
Source :
Costume: Journal of the Costume Society; 2003, Issue 37, p95-113, 19p, 6 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The article offers historical information on the English commercial paper pattern industry from 1878 to 1950. In 1878 and 1879, Leach's and Weldons were the first major English commercial paper pattern companies. Between 1878 and 1903, a number of dressmakers' pattern makers opened for business. Scott & Co. manufactured Scott's Paper Patterns for ladies, gents, and children from 1914 to 1941. Maudella Pattern Co. Ltd. started producing patterns under various brand names in the 1930s.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
05908876
Issue :
37
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Costume: Journal of the Costume Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34606879
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1179/cos.2003.37.1.95