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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1913
Page
6
Fashion notes from The Banner highlight the surge of plaid fabrics in Parisian and American designs. Dark blue and green worsted patterns, silk tartans, and brown green amethyst weaves offer versatile options for coats, skirts, waistcoats, and refreshed collars, all aimed at economical wardrobe upgrades.
A fashion feature details four piece suits with cheviot coats and matching skirts in plaid or solid colors, plus plaid dresses in satin, taffeta or crepe de chine. It describes blouse cuts, detachable collars, belts, and patterns like No. 7842, 6835, 7851, 7945, with price 15 cents per pattern and notes on versatile wear for cool weather.
A Fifth Avenue bus stop feature shows a smartly gowned young woman wearing a plaid Bay stocking matching her plaid and plain silk dress. The article notes fashionable hosiery deals with anklets on the left leg and durable fibre silk stockings at 50 cents a pair. It also covers embroidery on linens and monograms, offering guidance on placement for napkins, tablecloths, and pillowcases.
Practical hints cover pepper relish and fish cutlets. Directions include washing and chopping peppers, melting butter, adding stock and onions, simmering until tender. Fish cutlets use mashed cold fish, cereal, salt, cayenne, breading, and double crumb frying for a hot dish.
The article describes summer and winter fashion details with net frills, border trims, and plaid suits. It highlights a cutaway coat model No. 7920-8038, sewing requirements, monogram placement, and embroidery transfers, noting cost estimates and DIY methods. It also notes easy methods to patch or decorate garments and stockings.
Patterns for desins shot on this case can be obtained from any agency for Ladies' Home Journal Patterns.
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