Tag: vintage
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Pedro RodrÃguez: Catalogue of Maria Brillas’s Dresses
Thanks to Paco Peralta,* I received a review copy of the new book from Museu Tèxtil i d’Indumentà ria de Barcelona, Pedro RodrÃguez: Catalogue of Maria Brillas’s Dresses. The museum’s collection of Pedro RodrÃguez’ work was recently expanded when it acquired the wardrobe of Maria Brillas (1905-1992), a Barcelona society lady who dressed exclusively in RodrÃguez…
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Rosie the Riveter, 1942
During World War 2, women engaged in wartime work could choose from a variety of sewing patterns for work wear. The array of coveralls available included the mechanic suit, a close cousin to the siren suit or air raid suit (see my earlier post here). This 1942 pattern from Simplicity shows a khaki version paired…
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