The Romance of Perfumes and Ancient Fragrance Craft
The article traces perfumes from sacred use in Egypt and Mesopotamia to medieval and early modern refinement. It notes Avicenna as the founder of perfumery techniques, describes rose attar and distillation, and explains sources and substitutes for jasmine, violet, lavender, patchouli, musk, ambergris, and jet jewelry trends in Europe amid wartime demand.
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Alnswick Castle
England
Temple
Bath
Houdet
Aviecenna
Avicenna
France
India
Turkey
Jone
Siam
Mati
China
Tonquin
Thibet
Eray
Europe
Whitby
Distinctive Negligees Reflect Modern Fashion Outlook
The article surveys fashionable negligees with silk crepe de Chine and georgette, noting origination and comfort. It discusses pantaloon styles, lace trimming, and breeches for riding as part of the evolving boudoir attire, highlighting a lounging garment in silk and lace as pictured.
Vogue ETW Plaid Gingham Styles in Summer Wool
A transcribed fashion column notes Vogue ETW fabrics with plaid ginghams and checkerboard wool for summer country wear. Describes long white coats, block checks, sash belts, and blue and white wool dresses with geometric pleats and Parisian piping. Mentions travel coats, hats, and small details like puff skirts and openwork stockints. A scene at a mistress’s apartment concludes with a racial color remark about Queenie, a Black maid, wearing pink stockings.
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New York Herald
Queenie
Extension seat for baby carriage runs under the black ones
Queenie remarks on the failures of openwork items and notes invention of an extension seat to be fastened to a baby carriage running gear. The object is to allow the attendant to rest.
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Queenie
New Accent in French Clothes and American Fashion Influence
The article discusses rising American influence in Paris fashion, noting dresses, hats, and accessories reflecting U S styles. It cites debates over costs, potential taxes on wearing apparel, and the idea that fashion should be both stylish and economical for women.
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Paris
Dres
Autumn colors in Paris fashion plans for fall
Paris plans define rust rouille as the lead shade for next fall. Two rust tones exist, both reddish brown but differing brightness. Other colors named include craye, silver, nickel, gun metal, iron fray, platinum gray, pewter, and aluminum gray, shaping materials for the season.
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Paris
Frills and Furbelows in Modern Fashion Trends
The article surveys early fashion, noting fur trim on capes and dresses, chiffons, gingham skirts, and vivid colors. It highlights items like black and white motifs, gold colored handkerchiefs, georgette crepe dresses, and white fur girdles on blue crepe de chine, with emphasis on caps, collars, and knitted Shetland sweaters.
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Georgette Crepe
Hints on cooking fashion and fabrics for summer
A fragmented page discusses cooking tips like cornmeal mush and mushy torts, plus fabric notes on organdy hats and summer dresses. It mentions caring for starch, making sherbet, and fashion details such as black velvet, organdy blends, lace, and chiffon in light, breathable outfits.
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Pat
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Ainty
Sruton
Pans Ay Easton
SAH
Paris Dresmaier
Indianapolia News
I! Felt
London Times
Ft. Sherbet
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