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Wilkins, Mrs J.E.
The Cutting-Out of Garments By Paper Folding & Proportion.
Publisher: Charles & Dible, London;
Date of Publication: 1900
Stock Code: 7774
FIRST EDITION. Quarto, pp. 24. 12 numbered plates in colour. Publishers’ maroon cloth with black titles and decoration to upper board. Covers soiled, with bruised corners and a few creases. Ownership inscription of E Gibson, Ellington C.E.School, to ffep otherwise contents clean. A Very Good copy. “City” series of Educational Publications, aimed at teaching children in school, with hints on lessons and list of required materials. The diagrams, on a squared background which may be scaled up, depict a range of clothing divided into groups by complexity, and include a pinafore, child’s coat with sailor collar and woman’s apron. Scarce: Copac locates only a single copy at the BL. £40.00