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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
10
Lolidey features guide to children holiday week attire with coats in velour and velvet, fur trim, and silk linings. It showcases velvet suits for boys, party frocks for girls, matching footwear, and accessories to coordinate outfits for festive at home gatherings and dances.
A guide to the latest fashion featuring hats built from overlapping felt strips for the crown with plain or velvet brims. Designers emphasize careful stitching with silk to ensure durability and style, arguing that good workmanship justifies higher prices for ready-made wearables.
A column extols dinner hosting as ideal social glue noting that hosts can stage lively evenings with minimal staff and elegant touches. The piece praises dinner parties for attracting bachelors alone and stresses simple entertainment after meals, including light music.
A detailed feature on handmade frock finishing using maize silk, with emphasis on dainty hand work for seams and fur, followed by practical guidance on hosting modest New Year dinners with one maid. It covers menu planning, pacing, service etiquette, and cost considerations for small gatherings.
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