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Object Record
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Metadata
Item ID# |
2020.030.001 a-j |
Object Name |
Pattern, Clothes |
Date |
1932 |
Description |
a: The envelope that holds the tissue pieces of the dress patterns. On the front of the envelope is "3327" "size 16 bust 34 inches". This text is underlined with four lines of differing widths. Below the lines is " new Butterick pattern including New Deltor WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING FLOWER, price 50 cents". This text alternates between a printing and a cursive font. Surrounding the text is four images of the various dresses that could be made with the pattern. These images are labeled (from left to right) "A" "B" "D" "C". The image of an alternate neckline is between images "B" and "D". Below the images is "Frock for Women and Misses." in a cursive font with a single line underneath. "Best fabrics for this design" is the title for the next portion. "Chiffon, Sheer Crepe, Marqisette Silk or Cotton Voile" "Rayons, Celanese or bemberg in any Fabric suggested above." are suggested for "Printed or Plain. "Printed Batiste and Soft Muslin" with " " Cotton Net" below are the suggestions for "All-Over Lace Net. "NOTE: When Frock is made of Lace or Net, Flower should be made of Mousseline de Soie to Match or Harmonize, In other Fabrics same Fabric as Frock should be used." is under the other suggestions. At the bottom of the envelope is "THE BUTTERICK PUBLISHING COMPANY NEW YORK - PARIS - LONDON" "PRINTED IN NEW YORK N.Y. U.S.A. Patented see Notice inside- IMPRIME À NEW YORK N.Y. ÉTATS UNIS" followed by four lines, each line is thicker than the one above. The flap on the back of the envelope has "My Wedding dress Pattern June 1932" handwritten in red ink in cursive. On the back of the envelope is "3227" and "9-pieces" written above a visual representation of the pieces included. Below is measurement chart which includes the amount of fabric needed, depending on what pattern options and the bust size. b: The pattern piece for the front of the dress. The piece has been shortened using pins. There are holes punched throughout the pattern. There is a series of small holes create the shape of a "1" with an underline. c: The pattern piece for the back of the dress. The piece has been shortened using pins. There are holes punched throughout the piece. A series of small holes form a "2" and an underline. d: The pattern piece for the lower tier of the skirt. There are holes punched throughout the piece. A series of small holes form a "3" and underline. e: The pattern piece for the upper tier of the skirt. There are holes punched throughout the piece. A series of small holes form a "4" and underline. f: The pattern piece for a puff sleeve. There are holes punched throughout the piece. A series of small holes form a "5" and underline. g: The pattern piece for a band. There are two holes punched on each short end. A series of small holes form a "6" and underline. h: The pattern piece for a long sleeve. There are holes punched throughout the piece. A series of small holes form a "7" and underline. i: The pattern for a caplet sleeve. There are holes punched throughout the piece. A series of small holes form a "8" and underline. j: The pattern for a belt. There are two holes punched in body of the piece. A series of small holes form a "9" and underline. |
Provenance |
This dress pattern was owned and used by Mabel Luella McKnight. The pattern was used as an inspiration for Mabel's wedding dress, as the dress doesn't exactly match any of the patterns. Mabel was married to Ross McIntosh of Park Head on June 4, 1932. |
Dimensions |
H-21.5 W-13.5 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Wedding costume Weddings |
Places |
Park Head |
Event |
Wedding |
People |
McIntosh, Mabel Luella (McKnight) |