Vintage "Modern Dressmaking Made Easy" by Mary Brooks Picken. Funk & Wagnalls Company. 5th Printing 1943. This was printed in the middle of World War II and has lasted this long! Some wear and staining on outside cloth-type hardcover exterior. Pretty good condition for its age. Great illustrations! Front cover unglued from pages (please see photo). Sewing and fashion tips throughout. Please see all photos as they are part of the description. What a great piece of educational and informative history! There are also sections on life, manners, grace, exercise, diet and so many more!