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Lot 253:
Description
A collection of vintage paper sewing patterns for women’s apparel, primarily dating from the 1980s and 1990s. The group features designs from several manufacturers including Butterick, McCall’s, New Look, Simplicity, Style, and Vogue. Specific pattern lines represented include Butterick’s Family Circle and Fast & Easy, McCall’s Make It Tonight, and Vogue Classics. The collection covers a variety of garments such as dresses, skirts, blouses, trousers, and outerwear. Patterns are marked for Misses’ sizes, with visible size ranges from 8 to 22. The patterns are housed in their original printed paper envelopes, which include illustrations, technical diagrams, and in some instances, bilingual English and French text such as Oui! C’est Facile!. Specific visible pattern numbers include Butterick 5118, New Look 6581, New Look 6661, Style 4178, and McCall’s 7791.
Metal ruler: 18 inches
Plastic ruler: 12 inches.
Condition report:
The collection is in vintage condition with signs of age and handling. Envelopes exhibit shelf wear, including creased edges, minor tears, and age-related discolouration. Some envelopes feature handwritten notations, price stickers, or adhesive residue. The internal paper patterns have not been inspected for completeness.
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