The London and Paris ladies' magazine of fashion, ed. by mrs. Edward Thomas |
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Page 13 - of the screw shown on the engraving, can be raised or lowered in height according to requirement. Another great advantage is the facility with which it turns round on the pivot, thus enabling the worker to fit or trim the back or front of a dress without
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