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A dictionary of men's wear

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About This Book

A practical, comprehensive reference that gathers terminology, concise definitions, trade slang, fabrics, garment types, construction terms, and allied accessories for men's clothing. It includes appendices of useful tables and charts, notes on uniforms and dress conventions, and brief industry-oriented explanations aimed at retailers, tailors, manufacturers, and merchants. The tone favors accessibility and occasional wit over technical dissertation, offering a handy, nonacademic guide to apparel vocabulary and practical dress knowledge.

Dedication

Conforming to custom this unconventional book is
Dedicated
to those most likely to be benefitted, i. e., to
The 15000 or so Retail Clothiers
The 15000 or so Custom Tailors
The 1200 or so Clothing Manufacturers
The 5000 or so Woolen and Cotton Mills
The 22000 or so Retail Shoe Dealers
The 2300 or so Shoe Manufacturers and Jobbers
The 19000 or so Retail Hatters
The 1000 or so Hat and Cap Manufacturers and Jobbers
The 12000 or so Haberdashers
The 22000 or so Dry Goods and Department Stores
And other allied lines of business in this country
Alike to owners and employes and especially to
“The Advertising Man”
Who usually gets all that is coming to him
and finally
To every man with a library