Cutter, Garment
- Object Name:
- Cutter, Garment
- Object ID:
- 1994.514.20
- Place of Origin:
- Chicago, IL
- Date:
- circa 1890
- Description:
- Garment cutter in original box. Three pieces:
1. Curved wooden template, 23" long x 4" wide x 0.2" thick.
2. Pair of slotted wooden pieces connected by brass plate. Set screw in each slot, and larger set screw at one end of longer piece. 23.6" long x 1.5" wide (closed) x 0.2" thick.
3. Set of 14 wooden measures, all different lengths from 8" to 15.3", each ruled from 1 to 10 at different scales. Each 0.65" wide x <0.1" thick. Each has hole at one end and slot at other end.
In original cardboard box, covered with green paper. Printed paper adhered to inside of cover: "THE / NATIONAL GARMENT CUTTER / AND / VOICE OF FASHION. / GOLDSBERRY & DORAN, Proprietors, / 189 Ogden Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. / BRANCH OFFICE FOR NEW ENGLAND, / Room 9, Wakefield's Block, Wakefield, Mass. / PITTOCK & LAVERY, Managers.", followed by list of test questions for users. - Material:
- Wood
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- W-4 L-23 D-0.2 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Dressmaking
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