Calico Chronicle: Texas Women and Their Fashions 1830-1910

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Summary: Excellent Reference for 19th c. Everyday Garments
Review: I have owned this book for years and use it often in my work as a historic garment researcher & seamstress. Copious primary source material in the form of store ads, photographs of original garments in the Museum's collection, and easy-to-understand, logical descriptions of the times and social conditions under which these clothes were worn. ...

Rating:
Summary: Excellent Reference for 19th c. Everyday Garments
Review: I have owned this book for years and use it often in my work as a historic garment researcher & seamstress. Copious primary source material in the form of store ads, photographs of original garments in the Museum's collection, and easy-to-understand, logical descriptions of the times and social conditions under which these clothes were worn. ...

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Summary: Calico Chronicle: Texas Women and Their Fashions 1830-1910
Review: The pictures are beautiful, the information is extensive, and it'll make you want to sew!