Department Store - Haberdashery Department 1912 Wood Print

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Hand colored photo from 1912
Original Title: Elliott Taylor Woolfenden, First floor
Photographer: Detroit publishing
Location: 2473-2481 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mi (orig address 1-37 Henry St)

During the Edwardian era, it was common for women to engage in sewing and create their own clothing. Many women took pride in their sewing skills and considered it a valuable domestic art. Sewing was an essential part of a woman's education, and she would learn various techniques to construct and customize garments according to her personal style and preferences.

Women would often purchase fabric, patterns, and necessary items from stores in the haberdashery department. With these materials at hand, they would spend hours at home cutting, stitching, and embellishing their garments. Sewing machines, which were becoming increasingly accessible during that time, also facilitated the process and allowed for more efficient stitching.

By making their own clothing, women...

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