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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
12
A vintage fashion feature outlines practical summer outfits for women. It praises simplicity and comfort for outdoor life, detailing black satin suits, pleated skirts, striped silks, and riding habits, plus accessories like parasols and sweaters.
A detailed guide describes boning, lining, and girdle integration for a full length Directoire style gown. It covers waist shaping with perforations, transfer methods to waist-lining, and draping the skirt to align with the waist-line. It notes adjustments for figure variation and the use of tape and tacks in fitting.
A fragmented note questions whether a high waist long skirt or paired high waist tee should hug the torso tightly or flare without curving in at the waist. It hints at styling tensions and possible dress code concerns.
In small towns etiquette governs visiting rules from leaving calling cards to host receiving guests. Include how to announce visits to strangers, proper door manners, and how to handle summer visits with specific invitations and conduct. Also covers guest duties, card etiquette, and mourning privileges in social events.
An 1890s style guide describes a "Patriotic Poverty Party" for July 4th with a tiny total cost under five dollars for thirty two guests. It outlines homemade invitations, improvised torpedo favors, a Revolutionary War themed game using American and British commanders on checkers, triangular pennant tables, and inexpensive prizes. Supper centers on simple sandwiches and cones of sherbet, decorated with red and blue ribbons and small flags.
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