Economy in Dressing. Sensible Advice to Sensible Women

Burlington, VT: Wells, Richardson & Co., 1880. First Edition. Very good. First edition, n. d. (ca 1880); 5 x 3 1/4; pp. 1-32; brown, illustrated wraps; 1", closed cut to spine along back wrap, else minor wear; illustrated with drawings; very good condition.Wells, Richardson and Company were well-known in the late 19th century for developing and manufacturing aniline dyes (under the trademark Diamond Dyes), baby food, and patent medicines. The current booklet, published as an advertisement, described the Diamond Dyes, the colors they achieved, the way they worked, and the various materials they would color (shoes, wood, ribbons, cotton, etc.). It also promoted their proprietary brand of food for babies and invalids - Lactated Food - and supplied testimonials of satisfied mothers. Lastly, it touted the benefits of Kidney-Wort (a proprietary medicine).