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Two Fashion Research Questions:
If there is
anyone knowledgeable in the area of 19th century British/French
dressmakers/seamstresses, I would appreciate your assistance. Please reply
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1. I am attempting to find information on
two fashion designers/seamstresses that worked in France in the latter part of
the 19th century. References to "Mmes Descou and Elise" have appeared in
books on Charles Worth (their more famous contemporary) however, I have been
unable to locate any information on the designers.
2. In Penelope
Byrd's book - Nineteenth-Century Fashion there is a reference to a Mrs. Brown
and a Mrs. Heath - sending hats and patterns to country customers. A
faculty member is actually trying to track down any information on Mrs. Brown
and Mrs. Heath?
I have checked various history of fashion resources, as
well as American Periodical Series online - but have found no
leads.....