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1858 antique DRESSMAKING ny COTTRILL deceased ANNA SWAN continues BUSINESS
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Original December 15, 1858 dressmaking business letter from Anna T. Swan of New York, announcing an important change in the firm following the death of her business associate, Miss Cottrill.
Swan writes that “in consequence of the decease of Miss Cottrill,” she will continue the business of DRESS MAKING formerly carried on by Misses Cottrill & Swan at their rooms at 590 Houston Street, New York.
She explains that her long association with Miss Cottrill has given her the experience necessary to continue the establishment, thanks customers for their previous patronage, and asks for their continued business. She assures customers that their work will be completed “in the most fashionable manner.”
A wonderful pre-Civil War women-in-business and fashion history piece documenting a female dressmaker taking responsibility for an established New York dressmaking concern after the death of her partner. Particularly interesting for its named women, dressmaking trade, New York address, and direct reference to the death and continuation of the business.
Measures approximately 5 x 8 inches. Original folds with age toning, staining/spotting, wrinkles and general handling wear as shown. Please see photos for condition.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
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