Selected historical texts from the special collections of the June F. Mohler Fashion Library at Kent State University. Among the works included are fabric books from textile and clothing manufacturers, as well as instructional books on sewing and pattern-making. These works have been scanned by the Kent State University Library and are made available to the public for research purposes only
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Madison's Shoulder Measure Coat System, 5th ed.1893Full scan of Madison's Shoulder Measure Coat System, 5th ed. and Encyclopedia of Coat Cutting, written by J.O. Madison of the Jno. J. Mitchell Co. School of Cutting, and published by the Jno. J. Mitchell Co., in 1893. |
Lankenau Fabrics1932Full scan of the Lankenau Fabrics sample catalog, containing the Fall, 1932 fabric line by the Lankenau Company of New York City. |
Forstmann Woolens, Fall 19351935Full scan of the Forstmann Woolens Fall 1935 fabric sample catalog, published by the Forstmann Woolen, Co. of Passaic, New Jersey. |
Details that make perfection / Hickey-Freeman Customized Clothes1950
Text on leaf facing plate |