The Taylor's Complete Guide
- Unusual Glimpse into the Tailor's Trade
- Bound in Period Fashion
- Handmade in the USA
Published in 1796 this is a rare look into the trade of the tailor during the 18th century.
This comprehensive analysis of beauty and elegance in dress covers a range of topics including cutting and making breeches from various materials, the theory and practice of waistcoats, a dissertation on coats, and altering clothes badly made.
Includes three out of four of the original fold-outs which are drawings of basic patterns.
184 pages with 3 fold-outs. 7-1/2" by 4-3/4". Bound in soft cover of marbled paper using period correct techniques. The marbled cover designs and colors will vary.
Made in the U.S.A.
Item # BK-633
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