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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
8
Wartime scarcity drives women to choose kerami and other fur fabric wraps over real peltry. The kerami coats mimic broadtail, offering luxury at price points below true seals. Worn with opossum collars and beaver-like textures, these wraps redefine elegance while fur supply remains tight.
The article notes bold color use in women’s fashion post war and highlights handbags as a key accessory. It describes bag handles removed from shirred casings, prevalence of frames including carved metal and imitation ivory, and frames encrusted with diamonds or colored stones. Unpierced frames are more expensive yet more distinctive when mounted by a jeweler.
The article details large daytime bags and smaller evening designs with silk brocade, leather appliques, and shells in red enamel or carved materials. It highlights Paris pieces in velvet and satin, stresses indoor photography tips, lists bag shapes like basket and pouch styles, and notes trimming with stitching, ruffles, and ribbons.
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