You can glean some interesting details about May Manton (the nom de plume of Jessie Swirles Bladworth) in Women's Periodicals in the United States. May Manton patterns were a sort of spin-off of McCall patterns. Presumably all the involved parties thought that there was room in the home sewing market for yet another pattern company. To my eye, May Manton patterns don't have quite the polish of McCall patterns, so perhaps they were aimed at a different sector. (Some day I do intend to do some price comparisons among the different pattern companies. Some day.)
During 1915-1916 The periodical School Arts ("An illustrated publication for those interested in art and industrial work") ran a monthly feature profiling a selection of patterns that would appealing to (and suitable to) high school aged girls. This pattern was featured in the April 1916 issue, modeled with a dusting cap and feather duster. Note that in this illustration the collar, cuffs, and belt are in a contrasting fabric, probably white.
During 1915-1916 The periodical School Arts ("An illustrated publication for those interested in art and industrial work") ran a monthly feature profiling a selection of patterns that would appealing to (and suitable to) high school aged girls. This pattern was featured in the April 1916 issue, modeled with a dusting cap and feather duster. Note that in this illustration the collar, cuffs, and belt are in a contrasting fabric, probably white.
Once again, we see from the layout that provision has been made for piecing:
Now, if we were to make up this work apron in a grey percale, don't you think it would make a splendid prison uniform?
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"splendid prison uniform" lol!
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