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Dressmakers' Patterns: The English Commercial Paper Pattern Industry, 1878-1950.
- Source :
- Costume: Journal of the Costume Society; 2003, Issue 37, p95-113, 19p, 6 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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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.
- Subjects :
- DRESSMAKING patterns
CLOTHING industry
BRAND name products
Subjects
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