Day by Decade

Written by Robert Byfield
1825

A guide to the construction of men and boys’ clothing of the time. It covers the garments for various ages, as well as occupations. It also has short sections for basic women and girls’ clothing. At the end are small sections for “Negro” clothing measurements. However, these sections were added for the “Plantations in the West Indies, or in America, where the Owners possess many Slaves”. (Preface pg. vi)

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