Neat but Not Gaudy and Ready for Battle Portrait
A portrait of an officer in the Royal Ethiopian army shows a tidy uniform designed for readiness rather than flamboyance. The image emphasizes discipline and functional attire suitable for ceremonial and field duties.
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Royal
Sky Ride Towers Fall at Century of Progress Exposition
The Sky Ride towers Amos and Andy dominated the 1933 34 Chicago exposition drawing nearly forty million visitors. Demolition used Thermit to melt Andy’s legs and cables to drop the colossal steel figure within ten feet of the planned limits. A dawn demolition kept the operation secret while crowds watched from the lakefront grandstand.
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Chicago
Amos and
Andy
United States
New York
Italian King's Nephew Given African Post
The duke of Bergnampe, nephew of the king of Italy, has been assigned to a new African post. This movement places a royal family member in a diplomatic role abroad.
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Bergnampe
Italy
Mussolini and War Drive Risks Across Abyssinia and Italy
Dispatches argue Mussolini must act quickly to assert control over Abyssinia and Italy’s home front. The piece notes his war aims, warns of open car dangers, and previews aviation rules as airfields face live wires. A California crash prompts caution about drinking and driving.
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Abyssinia
Judas
Burbank
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Department of Commerce
State Department
Standard Off
du Pont
Ethiopia
Uncle Sam
Belgium
Velvet Fashion Trends Dominate Fall and Winter
Velvet takes center stage in this fashion notice with Paris reports and New York style notes. Velvet collars, velvet skirts, and velvet accessories appear in chic outfits for college wardrobes and day wear, pairing with cloth, wool, and organza accents.
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Paris
Lin
Ready For School Coat Style For Junior Misses
Cherie Nicholas notes fall wardrobe needs for school girls featuring a velvet checked coat with hipline flare and double breasted coachman styling. A fur bordered collar and matching wool hat complete the ensemble for a chic autumn look.
Style Trend Bows of eranime Replacing Buckles in London
A London fashion note reports a shift in footwear where bows of eranime replace traditional buckles on evening shoes amid broader style trends. The piece highlights the material, color choices, and the era’s emphasis on decorative detail.
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London
Drape Bridal Veil Styles Debut In Early Fall Shows
New veil draping ideas emerge for brides planning autumn weddings. Influences trace to Russian Hungarian and Italian periods with designers Worth and Chanel creating striking headpieces using tulle lace wire and silver detailing for a dramatic silhouette.
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Worth
Chanel
Knitted Evening Gown of Cellophane Captivates Runway
A new knitted evening gown uses cellophane yarn, showcased after debut in Paloeset and popularized in New York and Paris. The glittering cellophine fabric varieties, from black to mermaid scale effects, appear in faultlessly tailored models with contrasting trims and a swag finish.
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Paloeset
New York
Paris
Glossy Lace for Gowns
Glossy lace described as tragic, transparent with ivy and dark red trims used on corset and sleeves to match a gown. The text emphasizes decorative borders and coordinated embroidery.
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