Midwinter Marvels: Museum Fashion & Textile Treasures
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 11:00AM EST
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 76
FOUR TAILORING OR DRESSMAKING DEVICES AND PATTERNS, 1886 - 1908
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $2,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $40,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $500,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $25,000 |
1 printed cardstock tailoring ruler w/orig. mailing envelope, “E. Ellsworth Palmer’s Gem Tailor System, Baraboo, WI, copyright 1886”, 18” x 5”, (0.5” tear upper LF corner, heavy wear & tear to envelope) good; 1 sewing pattern for ladies’ sack apron, sized for 34” bust, published by McCall, pat. April 21, 1908, envelope 5” x 6.5”, (heavy wear & creasing, not checked for completion) fair; 1 5-pc adjustable tailoring system, “Dobbs Bros, New Adjustable French Tailoring System”, Minneapolis, largest pc 21"x11 ” folded, (mod., few tears & creases, minor tarnish to hardware) good; 1 3-pc cutting chart for young girl’s dress, “Cushman Company, Springfield, Mass”, copyright 1901, largest piece 20” x 8”, (light discoloration, creasing, few sm holes & tears) good
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