Set of Three Vintage French Pattern / Tailoring Studies, Ink on Cut Paper, 1972-74 arts and crafts ceramic with a citation in the

with a citation in the Hardware Dealers Magazine in 1913 noting that price cards like these (sold via catalogue as well as at the store) were Manson's speciality

It's got some age--mid 20th century I would guess--and fits perfectly in one's palm

with an 1871 patent

definitely it has some age

Also around this time (and in response)

Set of Three Vintage French Pattern / Tailoring Studies, Ink on Cut Paper, 1972-74 arts and crafts ceramic with a citation in theI purchased these from a seller who extracted them from a portfolio, so know they were made sometime between 1972 74 by a student with the last name of Laisney, surely for a fashion design class relating to pattern making tailoring. I love them graphically, with these yellow construction paper forms cut and pasted against blue then detailed in red and or black ink. Rub off letters numbers were also used for labeling, in French, with a bit of loss here