This collection of paper sewing patterns dates primarily from the 1940s through the 1960s. The lot includes various designs for women's, girls', and infants' apparel from several major American manufacturers including McCall's, Simplicity, Hollywood Pattern, and Butterick. Specific pattern numbers visible include McCall's 4814 (Ladies' and Misses' two-piece suit), McCall's 8363 (Girls' dress), McCall's 8707 (Girls' dress), Simplicity 4495 (Girl's Simple to Make dress), Simplicity 7274 (Designer Fashion girl's dress), and Hollywood Pattern 1256 (infant or toddler garment). Several envelopes bear retailer stamps from Sears, Roebuck and Co. located at 416 N. Market Ave. in Canton, Ohio. Original retail prices printed on the envelopes range from 25 cents to 75 cents. The patterns consist of printed paper envelopes intended to contain tissue paper pattern pieces and instruction sheets.