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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
5
The article notes rising hair heights for evening wear, with hair drawn back from the temples into high chignons and soft curls framing the face. It describes waves, straight backs, and various curls, combs, and tortoise shell pins as popular accessories for day and evening looks, including casque and Humaides styles and new hair arrangements.
Rug textiles describe plain Wilton and chenille rugs offered in every shade and dyeable to match, with seamless widths up to 16 feet and options including two tone bands. The Aximeter rug is praised for wear and suitability, while new season patterns improve on prior designs. Rag rugs grow in popularity for bedrooms and come in varied shades and patterns.
An article notes rugs for summer that are washable and fadeless. Many rugs are reversible with plain on both sides or two toned patterns, offering diverse designs and colors at moderate prices for summer homes. Some wool and other rugs target dining and living rooms with two toned bungalow effects and all over regions, while Japanese cotton rugs show improved coloring.
The article outlines youth fashion for girls aged 10 to 16 with updated suit and dress features. Jackets show bold fancy cuts and Eton influences, long-back coats, silk cellars, pompadour crepe linings, and varied skirt shapes including peg-top and tunic styles. Gabardine and serge dominate with bright colors like red, rose, tango, and bold plaids for daily wear. Wash dresses favor soft simplicity in shear white, voile, eponge, ratine, and plaid ginghams, with ornate detailing such as tiny floral sprigs, white mull fichus, pink satin roses, and decorative pockets. Descriptions cover tailored vests, linen collars, detachable muslin ruffles, shoulder-strap dresses with ingerie blouses, and practical features like sewn-in pockets and raised waistlines.
Antique rugs captivate with mellow colorings produced by vegetable dyes that preserve wool and deepen with use. Families pass dye know how from father to son, each specializing in certain hues. Larger rugs remain in demand for floor coverage, while tariff effects push down midrange prices. Modern Turkish reproductions echo classic Chinese blue and gold designs and promise solid investment value.
The Easter bride of 1914 shatters hallowed traditions wearing pink tinted satin and a veil that does not veil. Her bridal party features bridesmaids in varied gowns, embracing natural curves with the corsette effect amid a 100 member cast. Seats are plentiful for Ziegfeld Follies shows.
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