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1871 patented Narraganset Collar Company “Elmwood” paper fold collar for men, with original box.

I purchased this early 1870s man’s card stock weight paper collar for study and sharing in 2018. It came in an exceptionally nifty full color box, such is often found in 1870s -1880s collars. I’m guessing originally the box would have contained more than one, as these collars are rather fragile. The box has both a color lithographed top picture and a side indicator of size, both pasted on the yellow top of the box.

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Thompson’s Universal System, (Pattern Drafting for Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing),1899

Thompson’s Universal System, [Pattern Drafting for Men’s, Women’s & Childrens Clothing],1899