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Swiss traditional fashion was not available to Emma Jane Arnold except, perhaps, as a pattern.


Swiss traditional fashion was not available to Emma Jane Arnold except, perhaps, as a pattern. This 1894 trade card was distributed by Singer and may have influenced American fashion designers of the time. See comments below for an explanation of "Vaud."

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  1. Jeff DiverJuly 26, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    "Vaud" referred to a region of Switzerland. Switzerland is divided into "Cantons." Click the image below for further explanation.
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  2. Jeff DiverJuly 26, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    From Google Street View (https://goo.gl/vCN74E) comes this scene from Vaud. (click to enlarge)
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