I find the illustrated/photography combination Pictorial Review Patterns from the 30s to be wonderful pieces of vintage history. They incorporated a real model into the illustration so you can see what these patterns might look like in person. I think it makes them feel more "real", even though these are models and sewn by experts (smile). It is also a rare treat to see color illustrations of 30's color attire, making these gems even more lovely to look at.
I'm not exactly sure when Pictorial Review discontinued this practice but I thought I'd share some of these wonderful illustrations I've compiled. You don't see these types of patterns come up for sale too often. It looks like they had this theme going in the mid to late 30's and then discontinued it.
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These really are some of the loveliest, most engaging pattern sleeves ever. It's a shame the practise of a photo + an illustration largely vanished after the 1930s. There are scores of 40s and 50s fashions I would have loved to have seen represented side-by-side by both as well.
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Gosh, these are amazing. I am very envious of the model in the mustard dress with the green accents. It helps so much to see both the illustration and the clothing on a real person, it should happen more!
ReplyDeleteI'm very partial to the first pattern and I'm sure if a a decently priced copy came up for sale in my size range, I'd grab it!
ReplyDeleteLove these pattern dress! Thanks Again for your comments I responded a While ago on my blog, sorry I havent done here by the way, it would have been simplier.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy new year Joana !
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Lorna