Dennison's Costume Book -- 15 Vintage Edwardian Paper Costume Designs and Instructions
by Dennison Manufacturing Co.

{softcover, 23 pages, 5.5x8.5, 2006, ISBN: 1934268437}

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During the first half of the 20th century, Dennison Manufacturing Company produced a wide range of paper products including tags, boxes, holiday goods, crepe paper, seals and labels. In addition to regular selling venues, Dennison printed idea books for their customers, including costume books with detailed instructions for creating affordable and unique crepe paper costumes. This auction is for the earliest version of the Dennison Costume book we've ever come across. This 23 page book includes 15 costumes:

- narcissus flower
- rose
- carrot
- bird
- jack frost
- butterfly
- decorated crepe paper dress
- hollyhock
- colonial
- sweet pea
- chrysanthemum
- gypsy
- irish costume
- three color regalia
- patriotic

Each costume book that Dennison printed has patterns that differ, although sometimes the costume names are the same -- so be sure to check all of our Dennison costume books. General instructions for using crepe paper to create costumes are in the front of the book and each costume design includes text instructions with an illustration. Pattern tracing shapes for necessary costume pieces are included in the back of the book. This book will truly inspire your creativity!