Which two tradesmen are involved in the dress negotiation?

• A. Haberdasher and tailor.
• B. Tailor and blacksmith.
• C. Silversmith and haberdasher.
• D. Tailor and carpenter.

Answer: (A)

The dress negotiation centers on clothing and fittings, so the two tradesmen involved are the haberdasher and the tailor. In the scene, these two are the ones who deal with the materials, measurements, and construction of the dress, as well as the price and delivery terms. The haberdasher supplies sewing notions and trims, while the tailor produces the garment itself, making them the natural pair to handle any discussion about what Kate will wear and how it will be prepared. The other trades listed—blacksmith, silversmith, carpenter—work with metal or wood and aren’t connected to clothing or dressmaking, so they don’t figure into this interaction.