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Advertisements, ca. 1890s

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains a number of promotional materials for Louis Vahon's mail-order tailoring business. Vahon's company created "made to measure," clothing. Measurements were sent in with a mail-order and the custom fit clothing was sent in return. One pamphlet in the collection states, "Our plan of sending goods by express -ALL CHARGES PREPAID BY US- with FULL TRY-ON PRIVELEDGES, assures you of a perfect fit, and examination as regards the making before you need to pay for them." The collection also includes of a form letter from the company to a potential patron, informational pamphlets, envelops, a measurement guide, and textile samples.

Dates

  • ca. 1890s

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308