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Accession Number 1983.5.2.k Title instruction book Category Documentary Artifact Object Type book, instruction Creator Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences Date Made 1923-1928 Place Made North America: United States, Pennsylvania Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques paper; printed Description

64-page staple-bound booklet Cutting and Fitting, published by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences in 1923 and 1928, contains discussion of patterns and fabrics, planning the layout of the pattern…

64-page staple-bound booklet Cutting and Fitting, published by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences in 1923 and 1928, contains discussion of patterns and fabrics, planning the layout of the pattern pieces, and cutting; the foundation garments: slips, camisole linings, hip yokes, inside stay belts, and their construction, discusses successful fitting, and instructions to fit houlders, necklines, collars, bust line and bodice, sleeves, and armholes; illustrated with drawings and black and white photographs; table of contents printed inside back cover.

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