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Measuring tape used by Stanley Hostek, ca. 1950s-1990s

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Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s.
ID Number: 2020.24.12
Date: Circa 1950-1990
Physical Description: 1 Measure, Tape; fabric; 3.5 in.H x 3.5 in.W; Tape: 60 in.long
Credit: MOHAI, 2020.24.12
Subjects: Businesses and Corporations, Clothing and Dress

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