I have a Pingat evening bodice, 1860s, with a waist tape label. Katy
On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 2:48 AM, Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 01:28 27/02/2008, you wrote: > >Has anyone researched when dressmakers/tailors first starting putting labels > >in their goods? In particular I'm interested in the mid 19th century. I know > >House of Worth was marking their goods by the 1890's but I'm hoping for > >something earlier. > > > I have a Worth bodice of around 1860 (ish) which has a label in it, > if that is any help? I will be doing a "show and tell" with it > shortly if you want me to scan it and send it off list? > > Suzi > > > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
