| Author |
Hertzer, Günther F., 1833-1912 |
| LoC No. |
09001368
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| Title |
Garment cutting in the twentieth century : Consisting of a series of articles on garment cutting and making
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| Alternate Title |
Garment cutting in the 20th century : Consisting of a series of articles on garment cutting and making
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| Original Publication |
Tiffin: The B. F. Wade co., printers, 1892.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Garment Cutting in the Twentieth Century: Consisting of a Series of Articles on Garment Cutting and Making with Illustrations by Diagrams" by Günther F. Hertzer is an instructional work focused on the techniques of garment cutting, likely written in the late 19th century. The book outlines the fundamentals and methodologies of tailoring, particularly addressing how to create well-fitted garments through various cutting techniques. It likely serves as a significant resource for aspiring tailors and those interested in the art of custom garment creation. The opening of the book features a preface that introduces the author's extensive experience in tailoring and garment fitting. Hertzer emphasizes that while styles may change, the foundational principles of good garment cutting remain constant. He discusses the importance of creating a solid base for cuts, utilizing specific measurements, angles, and methods to ensure comfort and fit in tailored trousers. The author expresses his intent to share practical knowledge gleaned from decades of experience, aiming to guide readers in the art of tailoring while acknowledging the complexities that come with the craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Tailoring
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72835 |
| Release Date |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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