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Accession Number 1981.31.247 Title McCall suit pattern #8840 Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type dressmaker pattern, suit Creator McCall Corporation Date Made 1918-1923 Place Made North America: United States, New York, New York City Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques paper; printed Measurements overall: 16 cm x 13.5 cm Description

McCall suit pattern #8840 for 36 inch bustline. Suit consists of jacket with optional 'vest' and skirt; jacket has convertible or band collar that extends into pockets at the hem; long set-in sleeves with optional…

McCall suit pattern #8840 for 36 inch bustline. Suit consists of jacket with optional 'vest' and skirt; jacket has convertible or band collar that extends into pockets at the hem; long set-in sleeves with optional buttoned tabs; band collar version needs 'vest' or centre panel sewn in to give blouse effect. Straight skirt with button closing at CB. Envelope contains 12 tissue paper pattern pieces in factory folds; instructions printed on the back.

Read More + Credit Line Purchased from Shirley Potter Costume Co., Edmonton