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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
3
A Clover club held a memorable hobby party with guests in quirky costumes reflecting their favorite hobbies. Attendees wore items such as collection-stamped outfits, silk-quilt gowns, and a golf suit made of calico with a Tam o Shanter.
Instructions describe making a fourfold bag from ribbon with four compartments and a single drawstring. Each strip is doubled and sewn to form bags, with an inner casing, two-yard satin drawstrings, and tying bows to prevent sliding. The method details assembly steps and finishing stitches for smooth operation.
In the New York Herald an item describes a handbag named Dorothy with hand embroidery in vivid colors. It features a white toe, moire silk accents, and is styled as a collar and cuffs for caligeel dresses.
The article explains making and decorating buttons at home using pasteboard patterns and wooden forms. It describes satin velvet linen lace over silk and embroidered buttons, and techniques to imitate embroidery with cross stitches, net over silk, and lace appliques for a lasting fashion effect.
A detailed description outlines a nut brown Venetian cloth walking costume with black satin trimmings, including skirt and coat cuts, hat, and required materials. The passage notes fashion trends in lingerie with fuller skirts, tulle, and embroidered panels becoming popular as sheer dresses gain popularity.
A stream of local residents visit Atlantic and nearby towns across days of the week. Mr and Mrs Andrew Gunderson and others attend events, visit relatives, shop, or travel to Des Moines, Walnut, Avoca, Elk Horn, Tabor, and beyond. Names include J E Olson, Carrie Christensen, Harry McCracken, Grant Trailer, Gudwin Johnson, Mrs Derby, Will Nunn, Walter Nunn, Sam Simonsen, Stena Jensen, Ade Ellis, Effie Allen, Grace Trailer, Mrs Welch, Mrs Chris Sorensen, C M Ellis, Mary Roberts, Dick Johnson, Meredith family, FP Trailer, L S Allen, Irvin Ellis, Ed Young, Orson Whitney, Rob Reason, J B Swinburn, and others with brief trips and hospital visits noted.
Lace ruffles at the wrists appear on many blouses worn beneath coats. New coats retain side fastenings some starting near the waist others at the shoulder. Cape collars extending over the shoulders feature on heavy coats as well as house and street gowns.
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