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Blueprints of Fashion : Home Sewing Patterns of The 1940s by Wade Laboissonniere (2008, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764332279

ISBN-139780764332272

eBay Product ID (ePID)71110384

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleBlueprints of Fashion : Home Sewing Patterns of the 1940s

Number of Pages196 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWomen, Sewing, Fashion & Accessories, Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

FeaturesRevised

GenreDesign, Business & Economics, History, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorWade Laboissonniere

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight33.8 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

ReviewsPacked with a wealth of original illustrations and designs from the 1940s, this is a wonderful collectors item to be treasured. - Makeitshabby.com Jan 2015

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThe most popular 1940s styles, from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework, and gifts, are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented, including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. All who enjoy these great styles will find Blueprints of Fashion to be a refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest.