Art of Dressmaking, The Butterick Publishing Company, 1927, Very Good hardcover

New York: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1927.

English, Very Good, HC, 8vo, 8 1/4" x 5 3/4", 255 pp. 

Hardcover in patterned green cloth with stamped lettering and decoration; includes a laid-in and folded Step-by-Step Guide. Some fraying and wear to the head, tail, and tips, light exterior and interior soiling, and minor age-expected toning. 255 pp. Includes black-and-white illustrations and demonstrative images. Helpful how-to guide from the 1920s that leads you from buying patterns, altering and embellishing them, to making the clothing items, and how to clean them afterward. Perfect copy for anyone interested in fashion history and vintage designs.