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“Madame Weigel: the Woman who Clothed the Australasian Colonies” PLUS “Madame Weigel’s Patterns (1878-1950)”. Book One presents a biography of Madame Weigel, Book Two the history of Madame Weigel’s pattern series from 1878 to 1950.
Title: TWO BOOK DEAL: “Madame Weigel: the Woman who Clothed the Australasian Colonies” PLUS “Madame Weigel’s Patterns (1878-1950)”
Author: Veronica R. Lampkin
Publication: Privately published, 2015 & 2020: printed in Australia
Format: see individual book entries
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22 Jun 2016 1:19 PMAN EVENING OF BRIDGE: Pattern 5821: Lady's & Maid's Evening or Bridge Jacket (1932)These stylish outfits were made up of three of Madame Weigel's patterns: Pattern 5821: Lady's & Maid's Evening or Bridge Jacket (1932); Pattern 5695: Lady's & Maid's Evening Dress (1931); and Pattern 5730: Lady's & Maid's Evening Frock (1931). Such cross-promotion of three patterns in one illustration was typical of how Madame marketed her patterns. Great fashion illustration!Suggested fabrics were fur fabric, astrakhan, velvet, crepe de chine, or satin.More...2.00 AUDAdd to Cart
11 Apr 2015 8:56 AMPROMENADING POLONAISE: Pattern 1068: Lady's Polonaise (1888)Pattern 1068: Lady's Polonaise from Weigel's Journal of Fashion, October 1888, was teamed with Pattern 644: Lady's Plain Skirt from March 1884. This made a up a lady's costume.The pattern text emphasised the approaching summer, and light summer fabrics were recommended. A style seen as suitable for the slender or the 'stout' (the larger figure!), the draperies of the polonaise were a principal feature, gathered in 'uneven puffs' and covering the skirt beneath.More...2.00 AUDAdd to Cart
