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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
8
The 1919 bridal market centers on costly lace and satin gowns with Alencon and Duchesse borders, long veils, and birds of paradise hats. Bridesmaids wear silver lace and taffeta gowns with orchid sashes, while going away ensembles feature velvet and fur. dinners, tea hours, and formal frocks round out the season.
Hand embroidered filet edged napkins with square corner medallions are sold by Armenian women at summer resorts. They spread wares enticingly and offer handmade filet and crochet edging at attractive prices, allowing buyers to craft dainty napkins at home.
Instructional piece on making filet edged napkins with linen fabric. Advises on sizing teen inches square corner squares and hemming edges. Details technique including whip stitching with 150 cotton and buttonholed corner medallions for a decorative finish.
A guide to wedding bouquets from orange blossoms to lilies of the valley and orchids. It notes the groom's duties and family expectations, the shift to looser bouquet styles, lace accents, and the cost implications of modern bridal florals.
The article stresses meticulous dining room etiquette for maids and waitresses. It details correct serving from the left, clearing from the right, use of service plates, napkin folding, and beverage service at the guest’s right, with emphasis on quiet efficiency and neat table presentation.
Government releases linens for private use prompting housekeepers to restock sheets pillow cases towels and table cloths. Buyers are advised to choose extra large sizes with under sheets that tuck in and upper sheets that turn back six inches to display monograms.
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