The Anglo-French Point-to-Point System of Ladies' Garment Cutting.

First edition of this guide to cutting clothes for Edwardian women. This work is institutionally rare, appearing in the libraries of LACMA, Miami University and the University of the Arts London. Tom Sawyers worked as a clothing cutter in West London and wrote for the periodical Ladies Tailor. This book features information on how to create motor skirts, ladies' pantaloons, cycling skirts and diagrams of the patterns of various items of clothing. "For the first time a clear statement has been given of the various fittings of all garments, from the under-bodice, blouse, or vest, to the various over-fittings of coats and overalls, including ulsters, cloaks, capes, etc" (preface). LACMA and Miami University date this work from 1890, whereas University of the Arts London states a broader range of 1870-1910. Seligman 1890.12 Quarto. With diagrams to text. Original green cloth, spine and front cover lettered in gilt, front cover panelled in gilt and blind, rear cover double panelled in blind. Cloth a little marked, indentations on spine, spine ends and tips rubbed and bumped, endpapers toned, light stain to title page. A very good copy.…