[Rarebooks] FS: Dressmaking & Sewing - Woman's Institute series, 1916-1929

[Bob Petrilla]

Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. GROUP OF 14 TITLES FROM THIS
DOMESTIC-ARTS SERIES: Circa 1916-1929. Scranton, PA: Woman's Institute, .
Early editions. Includes: Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers (65pp); Easy Garment
Making (31pp); Tissue Paper Patterns (24pp); Individualizing Tissue-Paper
Patterns (49pp); Dressmaking Perfection in Details (67pp); Aprons and Caps
(51pp); Embroidery and Decorative Stitches (85pp+8pp); Underwear and
Lingerie (66pp); Designing with Foundation Patterns (55pp); Cutting and
Fitting (63pp); Children and Misses' Garments (62pp); Tailored Seams and
Plackets (41pp); Draping and Designing with Scissors and Cloth (51pp);
Dress Decoration and Ornament (51pp). All volumes have a page or two of
Examination Questions at the end. All are illustrated from drawings and
photographs. One volume has chipped spine ends. 8.75" x 5.75" Very Good.
Pictorial Paper Covers.
Shades of the 1920s and made-at-home clothing.    $125.00

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