This collection comprises a sewing sample book created by Esther Carballal, a student enrolled at the Centro Singer de Costura in Quilmes, Argentina, circa 1958. The cover of the sample book is stamped in gold, "Muestrario, Centro Singer de Costura" (Sampler, Singer Sewing Center). It contains machine and hand-stitched fabric samples that demonstrate various sewing techniques. Each sample is hand- titled and stamped, "Singer revisado, Departamento Educacional, Paseo Colon y Belgrano."

0.4 linear feet (1 box)

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The collection is open for research.