tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447509195450884220.post1702518520423845202..comments2023-10-27T09:48:54.790+02:00Comments on Dress in 18thC Stockholm: Measuring linenAnna-Carinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05135589709144066670noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447509195450884220.post-15744606340425633712017-10-26T16:07:59.153+02:002017-10-26T16:07:59.153+02:00Thanks, and good point about kids!
I'm surpr...Thanks, and good point about kids! <br /><br />I'm surprised how long the use of nails lived on; I noticed the other day that the 1838 sewing book "The Workwoman's Guide" mostly uses nails, but inches for the smallest measurements.Anna-Carinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135589709144066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447509195450884220.post-57264570522074444722017-10-26T05:23:50.270+02:002017-10-26T05:23:50.270+02:00I love this post ! It is fascinating to see how pe...I love this post ! It is fascinating to see how people prior to the 20th century used fractions in their daily life. Understanding how to divid an apple or pie comes naturally to children before developing the ability to count. So, I am not surprised that people use to use what comes more naturally to them to divid up fabric, rather than counting out units. Well articulated ! Tara Mancinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500516025998893586noreply@blogger.com