Vintage girl's dress pattern Modes de Paris 1319 1950s retro old

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Description

This original document is a vintage sewing pattern from the "Modes de Paris" magazine, weekly supplement No. 1319, titled "Nos patrons pratiques" (Our practical patterns). It is a pattern sheet dedicated to making dresses for young girls, shown here in its original paper version, typical of the 1950s in both graphics and editorial presentation.

The visible side features a black and white photograph of two young girls wearing dresses with puffed sleeves and white Peter Pan collars, an iconic detail of mid-20th century children's fashion. The dresses are buttoned down the front, slightly gathered at the waist, with rounded pockets. The ensemble reflects a retro, understated, and refined aesthetic, characteristic of children's patterns from this period.

The main title "Une gamme de robes pour Mademoiselle" (A range of dresses for Miss) is highlighted on the page, accompanied by the sizes (4-8 years), providing a clear indication of the age group targeted by this design. The upper box specifies the provenance: "Supplément hebdomadaire gratuit de Pour vous Madame, Modes de Paris N°1319" (Free weekly supplement from Pour vous Madame, Modes de Paris No. 1319).

The layout, with explanatory text and photographic visual, evokes the sewing supplements distributed in French women's magazines of the 1950s. The instructions mention front button closure, the presence of round pockets, and the possibility of ordering the complete pattern through the service associated with the magazine, which confirms the authenticity and practical purpose of this document.

The paper, slightly yellowed and flexible, shows some folds and undulations, normal signs of a carefully preserved vintage document that has spanned decades. No text appears on the reverse side in the presented photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as seen in the photo. Slight signs of age (creases, undulations), no major apparent tears on the visible side.

Did you know? "Modes de Paris" supplements were very popular in the 1950s and 60s, offering practical patterns each week for home sewing. The Peter Pan collar, recurrent on children's models of that era, owes its name to Colette's heroine and symbolizes the simple elegance of mid-20th century French fashion.

AFW Reassurance

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