Book: The Art of Measuring

Object

Book

Production date

1950s

Object number

2024.158

Physical Description

Rectangle book. Cover has black and white image of a man in 16th to 17th century clothing including a ruff collar, looking at the reader. In his right hand is a pair of large scissors, and a piece of fabric in his right hand.

Object history

This book was used by Kidar Singh Sharma to help him measure accurately and correctly to design and create ladies' garments, which the family business specialised in.

Associated Person

Jamdagni, Kidar Singh (Mr) (Used by)

Dimension

Width: 158mm
Height: 227mm