Dating Vintage Mail Order Patterns

[Former_Member]

If you're having a hard time dating your mail order patterns, this may help:

http://zipzapkap.com/2011/05/22/how-to-date-vintage-mail-order-patterns/

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[Mrsdepew]

This is so incredible! Thanks so much for compiling such a useful article, I'll be sure to pass it on to friends!

[GreyDogVintage]

Thank's for sharing! Great article.

[Denisecraft]

I have an old wax envelope unprinted pattern of a ladies dress. The envelope is very yellow and brittle. It does not have a date or manufacturer. I am assuming it is a mail order pattern of some sort. The only number on it is 8064. I did try the link above but it does not work any more.

Does anyone have any idea what era this pattern might be from?

[Former_Member]

This link is the up to date version of the article: http://wesewretro.com/2011/11/how-to-date-vintage-mail-order-sewing-patterns/

It's going to be easier to date your pattern by the illustration.

[Denisecraft]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90992117/vintage-mail-order-pattern-womens-dress

Thanks for the link...It is helpful for some of my other patterns, unfortunately, this one does not have a mailing envelope, just this inner wax paper envelope

[VintageNeedleFinds]

Curious to know if anyone has run into a situation where the mail order envelope date is 1949 and up and the pattern is 1930s. I know the style, I have very similar styles but using the wesewretro.com website the envelope date is 1949 and after. The company is The Weekly Star Farmer, featuring the Georgette Pattern, It has a Sec.34.66PL&R, 1 1/2 Cents. Meter No. 5267.

I was wondering if there was a time when consumers could purchase out of print patterns? This would explain the difference in pattern and envelope stamp.

[historicallypatterns]

Those mail order patterns stayed in print a looooong time. I wouldn't be surprised if it was originally published in the 1930s and still in print in the 40s. Or the envelope could be mismatch for the pattern--did you double check the numbers.

[VintageNeedleFinds]

You may be right, the envelope is totally intacted and normally there is a handwritten number around the buyers address but not in this case. I will double check. Thanks