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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
12
A fashion feature details 1917 bathing costumes with balloon bloomers and no skirts, warns balloon bloomers can trap air in waves, prefers knee breeches for safety, praises knitted jersey and hand knitted suits for slender figures, notes modern flannel and silk fabrics, and highlights Japanese sport hats with vivid crepe designs for summer beachgoers.
A wicker breakfast tray with a glass bottom and linen cover sits on a bed table. End-pieces are lightweight wicker pockets, about inches high, easy to carry upstairs. The tray folds into a compact breakfast setup for in-bed dining with a small wicker table and service napkin.
An essay contrasts nose powder versus face powder, tracing how women use talc and poudre de riz to freshen up. It notes kit trends from bracelets holding mirrors to nursing and business wear, plus guidance on avoiding shiny noses with vanishing cream and proper nightly cleansing.
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