Printed fabric and dolls. C. 1890’s. APW printed fabrics included the still popular sewing patterns for “Tabby” cats, kittens, monkeys, owls and other. The doll patterns were marketed as sewing for children.

ID: 474 ~ Source: Photograph by Jessica Jones.
This file appears in: Arnold Print Works
Printed fabric and dolls. C. 1890’s. APW printed fabrics included the still popular sewing patterns for “Tabby” cats, kittens, monkeys, owls and other. The doll patterns were marketed as sewing for children.
This file appears in: Arnold Print Works

By Jessica Jones
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