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These custom clothing measurements are glued to the back of a 1914 Mistick Krewe of Comus costume design. Each costume was custom fitted.

A person's measurements were first recorded on a form which included a guide to taking a proper measurement. For example, the "breast measure" was No. 7, so one could look on the chart of the Edwardian gentleman with a Bowler hat, find No. 7, and see where to take the measurement correctly.

The designer would refer to the measurements when making his or her drawings. Once the drawing were completed, the measurements were cut out and glued to the back of the drawing to ensure the right measurement went with the right design.

This image is about 80% of the size of the actual costume design.