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Eleanor Walsh sewing thesis pattern pieces

 Series — Box: OSBCHI-B-SSA-52.a., Folder: 2, Folder: 1-4

Scope and Contents

This series contains wax paper pattern pieces that Eleanor Walsh drafted, cut, and used to create the miniature sample garments as part of her sewing thesis. They were pinned together and inserted between blank pages towards the end of the book. Some of the pieces have Eleanor's handwritten labels on them.

Gored Skirt pattern
3 pieces
Child's Drawers
1 piece
Child's Underwaist
2 pieces
Nightgown; Bishop's Sleeve
2 pieces; 1 piece

Dates

  • Creation: 1910

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials in this collection are unrestricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
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