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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
6
Detectives tracking burglars in East New York stopped a man with a VanDyke beard and a black bag marked Good morning offering services. He fled but was captured later near his door, revealing a burglar’s outfit and tools.
In these days of amateur photography large collections overrun storage. A cream satin case edged with pale pink silk, embroidered with Photographs, protects cabinet portraits. Measures 8 by 5 1/2 inches, stiffened with cardboard, and closes with pink ribbon for neat display and dust protection.
A vintage sewing guide describes delicate lingerie frocks with a two yard strip of Nuper aboit and edged scallops. It details a pleated or embroidered scarf edge, a water nymph themed crepe de chine kimono with pale aqua tones, French knot flowers, and green foliage for graceful drape and subtle trailing.
A simple apron crafted from two handkerchiefs creates a practical garment with two pockets and ties. The project describes laying pieces diagonally, securing turned corners to form pockets, and using remaining fabric for the band and strings. Also notes fashion context and dye color ideas like tango rose and crepe fabrics for coordinating blouses and gowns.
A Providence Journal reader notes that while you cannot legislate every whim of the le mani heir, the urge to attempt such control remains a topic of lively curiosity and debate in current trends.
A charming blouse of tea chiffon is embroidered with dragon fly designs across the front. Two rows of front closures feature beads of silver and iridescent green tones. The dragon flies pose gracefully, adding decorative flair to the garment.
A design in crepe de chine features a simple cross over model with a white and Egyptian blue satin sash. The article details a compact vanity set including a powder box with mirror and powder puff, a nail brush in a leather case, a small flat perfume flask, and a bath sachet for use without soap. It highlights elegant, artful construction and convenience items for grooming.
A maid’s distaste for polishing silver fuels a trend toward glassware at meals. Cruet stands salt cellars fruit stands and bonbon dishes become glass. Glass spoons appear in one household while steel knives and silver forks remain essential.
Description details long white gloves with wide elbow cuffs in black velvet mounted on kid. Bead embroidery in gold or silver lines decorates cuffs and backs, matching the cuff embellishment.
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