Jewelry and Fashion clash over matching jewelry with attire
The article discusses a quarrel between fashion writers and jewelers about jewelry as essential to a costume. It argues jewelry should complement the outfit and occasion, not just be worn for prettiness, urging buyers to match pieces to time of day and event. It cites designers, editors, and Mrs. Isabelle Archer on jewelry as a universal costume requisite.
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United States
Bng
New York
Isabelle Ms. Archer
Jewels and fashion vary in elegant jewel sets and trims
An article discusses jewelry sets from necklaces to matching groups, noting many wearers mix pieces rather than seek full matched sets. It advises choosing main pieces like the necklace, using varied gem colors, and trimming with silk braids and gray stockings, reflecting evolving fashion in accessories and hosiery.
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Miss Archer
Exilyin
Simong
Household Helpers and Cleaning Tips From a Past Era
A fragmented guide offers simple home care advice including glove cleaning with chalk or Fuller’s earth, potato juice for knife stains, a vinegar polish to reduce a dead shine, cretonne cushion cleaning with fine oatmeal and soap, and odor removal methods for onions. It also references wardrobe notes describing a two piece outfit with a straight coat like a dress and waist, plus variations with different undergarments for economy and style.
War Medals for Germans in Vogue at Strand
Art critic Sir Whitworth Wallis highlights German medals commemorating wartime feats, from the “Blockade of England” to victories at Maubeuge and St. Quentin. Medals Celebrate Brussels, Ypres, Antwerp, Rheims, and other sites with rulers and military martials.
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Strand Magazine
Whitworth Wallis
Germany
Whiteworth
England
Brussels
Louvain
Ostend
Dixmide
Ypres Luport
Maubeuge
Briaden
St. Quentin
von Kinck
von Buelow
Antwerp
Defant
Schelt
Teutons
Winston Churchill
Belgium
Rausenberger
Rheims
Mulhouse
Luneville
Metz
Lille
Solasons
New Sailor Satin Hat With Ribbon Embellishments
A description details a new satin sailor hat with a cut brim, deep crown, vertical velvet ribbon, grosgrain lace bows, and ribbon bindings. It notes a Longwy finial, plus imagery on a crown prince in Death's Head Hussars uniform and a German army trophy. A silver medal inscribed "Nuch Pati 1914" features General von Kuick with a torchbearing figure and burning town on the reverse.
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Ueror
Longwy
Hussars
von Kuick
Medallions, hats and leather coats spark wartime style
A vivid survey of war era memorabilia features bronze and silver medallions commemorating naval and land campaigns from 1914. It describes depictions of Goeben, Zeppelin actions, and German troops, plus fashion notes on leather coats and braided millinery reflecting period trends.
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Goeben
Bret
Sebastopol
Odessa
Ture Key
Turkey
Tsingtao
Nsfish
Lance
Chile
Hook
Holland
Weddigen
Rman
Europe
Africa
Count Zeppelin
Zeppelin
PlAid Designs in Childrens Dresses Stir Debate
A New York Herald writer notes scientists warn large plaids in children's dress fabrics influence behavior by making designs seem wilder and the wearer more fidgety. The discussion surveys plaid aesthetics, dress construction details, and contrasts French and American youth fashion trends.
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New York Herald
Stewart
Plaid
Ike
Paris
Floor Cushions Rise in Popular Interior Style
A New York Herald note describes floor cushions regaining favor in home decor. It highlights plush black fabrics, varied shapes, tassels, and decorative braids, noting crafters adapt to materials and aim for a stylish, patchwork look. The piece also briefly mentions long Bohemian courtships and a 99 year old man who married on his deathbed after 73 years of courting.
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The
New York Herald
Russia
Bohemia
Ancient Egyptian metal fragments claim oldest in world
A fragmentary report notes objects found in Egypt claimed to be among the oldest metal artifacts. The items include a gold bead a button and an extremely fine copper wire dating back many years. Verification and dating details remain limited in the readable text.
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Egypt
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