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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
5
A fragmentary item highlights reloped garments for the holidays, describing stylish tones and limited availability. The text mentions fashion items and designer notes, with ambiguous references to a collection and gifts for the season.
A fragmented 1920s era guide describes maid uniforms and etiquette, stressing plain yet refined gowns of cashmere or mohair, small decorative caps, and neat collars. It warns against Parisian lace excess, advises modest aprons, and suggests practical grooming for formal calling hours, with notes on workroom hints and dress maintenance.
A fragmented description highlights a handsome black velvet tricorn with a red flaring brim and rosettes. The text notes a decorative, elaborate style and hints at a historical fashion shift, mentioning timeliness and ornamentation from a distant past.
A fragmented reminiscence reveals Margarete M1 sharing life with the Metropolitan Opera and a fondness for oysters. She describes daily oyster meals and a recipe for oyster and mushroom stuffed tomatoes, plus kitchen details from her Ansonia apartment, reflecting culinary tastes amid performer life.
A vintage guide describes practical warm garments and homemade comforts. It highlights a plain black and white wool sweater and a fluffy crocheted white wool piece for cold mornings. The piece also offers rag rug and fever pillow makes from rags, old linen, newspapers, and flannel for cushion comfort.
The column advises protecting the vulnerable from drafts and using both top and bottom window ventilation. It stresses daily skin care with cold cream beyond soap and water and offers a home remedy for headaches using lemon juice baking soda and a dash of sugar. It notes velvet jackets sold in shops as affordable fashion to pair with satin dresses for a straight waist look.
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