8 February 2008
As you’ve probably realized, I really enjoy antiques. Recently a dear friend of mine gave me three old patterns that her grandmother had sent in for through the mail.
When Shutterbug first told me about them, I was very excited, but wasn’t quite sure what to expect. A couple weeks later she gave them to me, because she knows I like antiques. They are SO adorable!
The envelopes are all matching, with the flap on the bottom. “IF you have ordered two or more patterns, they may not arrive at the same time because they are mailed to you in separate envelopes” accompanied with a nice-sized “Thank you” is printed on the flap.
Two are postmarked November 12, 1963 and postage was 10¢. The other envelope is postmarked November 14, 1963, with 8¢ postage.
This pattern is a Women’s 16 1/2. It includes the pattern (pre-cut) and instructions that include “Practical Dressmaking Hints for Printed Pattern.” The pattern was never used, and is in wonderful condition. (With that last sentence I almost feel like I’m describing the item to an ebay buyer – just to let you know, they aren’t for sale). :)
This “Printed Pattern” is in Women’s 18 1/2.
The “Printed Pattern” above is in Women’s 16.
These patterns come from Electricity on the Farm PATTERN DEPARTMENT, located in New York, NY. They were all shipped First Class.
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing me “show off” my little “treasures.”
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hey! where do you get your scrapbook paper? its soo pretty(:
-Angiee<33