THE KEYSTONE JACKET AND DRESS CUTTER: An 1895 Guide to Women’s Tailoring

C. Hecklinger & K. Seleshanko

Courier Dover Publications, Mineola, USA

Year 2006

Pages 123

As the 20th century dawned, women began to abandon frilly fashions for sharply tailored suits. Professional tailors of the time turned to this comprehensive resource to create office outfits, riding pants, blouses, and other garments. This book, filled with more than 80 patterns and 92 black-and-white illustrations, is an invaluable reference for costume designers and fashion historians.