THE AMERICAN TAILOR AND CUTTER, 1888-89

THE AMERICAN TAILOR AND CUTTER, 1888-89
THE AMERICAN TAILOR AND CUTTER: A Monthly Journal Devoted to the Interests of Tailors and Cutters. vol. 10. NY: Jno. J. Mitchell Co., JUL 1888-JUN 1889. Clothbound set of 12 numbered, monthly issues, large quarto (11 ½ x 8 ¾ in.), with detailed table of contents (“Index”), iv, 260 pp., incl. numerous plates, pattern drafts and diagrams. The American Tailor and Cutter was the most important and longest circulating (1879-1916) tailoring periodical published in the United States. In addition to gentlemen’s garments, ranging from “seamless overcoats” to trousers, uniforms and ladies jackets, there are also drafts for unusual garments such as George Washington’s uniform coat—published no doubt for use in Centennial celebrations. Of extreme use to students of early 19th century tailoring are the reminiscences and discussions of early drafting and assembly technique contributed by S. S. Rathvon of Philadelphia. SELIGMAN no. PGA.15. Light toning to pages, minor edge chip to “Index”, otherwise VG cond.