The Spirit of 76 Painting Origin Revealed
The Spirit of 76, painted by Archibald M. Willard, first shown at Philadelphia Centennial 1876, honors Civil War service. Born in 1836 in Wellington Ohio, Willard fused Yankee Doodle with a patriotic scene inspired by his father Rev. Daniel Willard and the artist’s family. The eight by ten foot canvas became a national icon, later housed in Abbot Hall Marblehead after exhibtions across major cities.
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Archibald M. Willard
Willard
Newark
Telford
Cleveland
Ohio
Wellington
Ohieo
Manhous
Ryder
Wellington Willard
Willards
Daniel Willard
Boggy
Vermont
Hugh Moser
Euclid Avenue
Boston
Payne's Immortal Words and Civil War Quotation
The piece recalls Thomas Paine's exhortations on liberty and sacrifice in tough times and mentions an informal truce that allowed British and American forces to avoid attack on embarkation. Washington's use of artillery was limited by ammunition shortages, amid a broader wartime context. A stray line notes a "silky marmoset" with orange ears, a curious non sequitur.
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Washington
Howe
Why British Were Spared in Boston Evacuation
Und official accounts note Howe threatened to burn Boston to deter bombardment as British forces evacuated, a claim cited by some historians as a factor influencing the decision to spare the city from destruction.
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Boston
Howe
Paillettes and Flowers Dominate Milady's Fashion
The season favors delicate accessories with paillettes in gold or silver and a return to femininity. Flowers in gauze velvet and taffeta appear on frocks and hats, with grosgrain ribbons, graded hats, and corklike cockades. Ostrich feather trims promise a chic, feminine edge on summer wraps.
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Belge
Paris
Black and White Silk Velvet Coat Featured
A black kasha suit with side plaits and a silk grosgrain attached vest highlights a black and white silk velvet coat. The ensemble centers on a striking black and white velvet coat with coordinated detailing.
Voile Undergarments in Soft Pastel Shades
Voile undergarments in soft pastel shades will be worn by the majority of women this summer. Fine imported voile trimmed with lace or contrasting piping are cooler than silk and as beautiful. Lace and plaiting are common trims with matching dyed lace. Light shades and black trimmed in black lace are used even with flowered voiles.
Skirts Mid Length and Plain Hats Noted on Riviera
Fashion notes from the Riviera describe skirts shorter than before and hats plain to near severity. Footwear remains key with court and one-bar shoes in light-colored kid, blond, parchment, silver and white. a striking all in gold kid shoe features green piping and bright painted vamp designs.
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Riviera
Plaid coats with capes for young misses offered
The item describes plaid coats for girls with cape attachments. Capes may be lined in vivid red or green to match the plaid tones. Capes extend to the wrist and dip slightly at the rear.
Batik Fashion Grows In Popular Place This Season
Batik coloring gains prominence in fashion with updated uses on blouses and two piece frocks. Descriptions note batik sleeves and yoke details, crisp cuffs, and tailored touches. A second form appears as vivid batik blocks applied to a large straw hat crown and brim.
Suit With Long Jacket Proves Winsome Style
The piece describes a fashion niche: a suit with a long coat reaching the skirt hem, favored by fashion‑savvy women and seen on transatlantic liners. It contrasts cape ensembles and mannish tailleurs, noting novelty tapestry fabrics and fur shawl collars in harmonious tones.
Printed Handkerchiefs Worn Instead of Flowers
The latest fashion fad shows printed georgette handkerchiefs worn as substitutes for corsage blooms. Worn in a bow on the sleeve they mimic flowers, with pastel colorings and magnolia designs drawing attention. Some styles also appear on slippers as buckles, a fetching new trend.
Polka Dot Scarves Accent Plain Frocks in Style Note
A description notes polka dot scarfs and sashes paired with simple sports frocks. A blue flannel dress shows a blue bandana dotted with large white spots tied low on the V neck, while a navy frock features a scarf at the shoulder forming a jabot and flare at the hem.
Hats Harmonize as Essential Costume Elements
Hats are no longer mere accessories but integral to the costume. Leading dressmakers collaborate with milliners to match and harmonize hats with outfits, with designers even opening hat ateliers to ensure easy coordination for customers.
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Wagon Works
James F. Ryder
Secon
Ife
Payne
Thomas Payne
Milady
Atwater
Kent Ignition
Ford
America
Atwater Kent Mfg. CO
A. Anweter Kant
Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia
Dlahers
Atwater Kent
Krokodll
Moscow
Toledo, Ohio
Middle West States
Dr. Schell
Schell Ing. Co
Chicago
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