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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Re: Mantua maker
« on: March 01, 2024, 09:55:29 AM »
That is really interesting @Greybird, some mantuas were worn over those wide frames and ladies had to walk sideways through doors. I found out that one of my victorian ancestors was a silk blouse maker using a sewing machine, other family members were silk weavers in London, Essex and Norfolk in the 18th century.