Dressmaking pattern
Simplicity Pattern Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1970 - 1976
Materials
Paper
Measurements
Each original envelope - 140 mm (width); 215 mm (height), Each folded pattern (min) - 130 mm (width); 200 mm (height), Each folded pattern (max) - 130 mm (width); 220 mm (height)
Place of origin
Tottenham Court Road, 39-45
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670287
Summary
A collection of twenty one dress patterns for children. There are four Butterick patterns, eight Simplicity and one Style pattern. These patterns are in their original envelopes which have illustrations of the garments on the front cover and material requirement and measurements on the reverse. There are six secol envelopes with just the paper patterns inside. There are two Style patterns, three Simplicity and one Butterick pattern. All these patterns would appear to date from the mid sixties to seventies. Some are priced in decimal currency and some in shillings and pence. Total number of items is 21.
Makers and roles
Simplicity Pattern Ltd, maker The Butterick Publishing Company Limited, maker Style Pattern Ltd, maker