This section is from the book "Text-Book On Domestic Art", by Carrie Crane Ingalls. Also available from Amazon: Textbook On Domestic Art: With Illustrations And Drafts.
Measurements
1 - Armseye, Armsize, or Armhole: Measure smoothly around top of arm over the shoulder (Model 15 inches). 2 - Shoulder to Elbow: Bend elbow tightly with arm even with shoulder. Measure from top of shoulder to elbow point (Model 14 inches).
3 - Elbow to Hand:
Measure from elbow point to just below wrist knuckle. (Model 10 inches).
4 - Around Elbow:
Bend elbow to obtain fullest measure around the elbow. (Model 12 inches).
5 - Around Wrist:
Measure over the wrist knuckle-bone. (Model 6 inches).
6 - Around Hand:
Measure around fullest part of hand, with fingers out-stretched and thumb in (Model 8 inches).
7 - Inside Seam to Elbow:
Measure from the pit of arm to bend of elbow (Model 9 inches).
8 - Inside Seam to Hand:
Measure from pit of arm to the hand, below the knuckle (Model 18 inches).
 
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