Mrs. L. E. Gilletts, Sanford Building, Main Street, New Hartford, Conn. : millinery, notions, stamping, dressmaking, etc., etc. : full assortment of Mme. Demorest's reliable patterns
Image of several women and children outdoors advertising Mrs. L.E. Gilletts clothiers and millinery; all figures are wearing long coats and hats or bonnets with flowers and/or ribbon; reference key with style numbers, names, ages/sizes available, and prices below each figure numbered 1-8. Date based on copyright date provided for copy held by the Connecticut Historical Society. "Joseph J. Little. : New York: J.J. Little & Co., printer.s, Electrotypers and Bookbinders, 10 to 20 Astor Place. : W. Jennings Demorest."-- text, bottom center margin. "Redingotes and ulsters for ladies and children."--text, center directly below image. "Agency for Mme. Demorest's reliable patterns ... For large illustrations and a brilliant display of all the patterns, see Mme. Demorest's Port-folio of / fashions, Price, 15 cts.; also, Mme. Demorest's What to Wear, price, 15 cts. Post-free. / Subscriptions received for Demorest's Monthly Magazine. Yearly, $3, with a splendid premium." "Grandma Gilletts"--text, handwritten red pencil, upper right margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 engraving : uncolored ; overall 40.16 x 29.85 cm (15 13/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
Advertising--Clothing and dress Children's clothing--Pictorial works Clothing and dress--Pictorial works Clothing trade Dressmaking--Patterns Women's clothing--Pictorial works Annotations Gilletts, Mrs. L.E.Demorest, Mme. (Ellen Louise Curtis), 1824-1898 Intaglio prints--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Fashion Large Size Clothiers, Tailors, and Dry Goods The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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