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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
6
Fashion notes urge a festive Easter bonnet with floral hats and velvets. Roses dominate, with hats, bodices, handkerchiefs, and veils coordinated to pinks, pastels, and reds. Small pompadour and beret shapes appear with veils and colorful accessories.
A junior high or high school dress combines red, white and blue rayon cotton with an all-pleated navy skirt. The white nautical blouse features red braid and red anchors, creating a two-piece outfit ideal for school wear and pairing with a sailor hat.
New spring style offers silk and rayon printed suits with refined tailoring. The long jacket, pleated round skirt and reversible jacket with one or two buttons top diverse ensembles including redingote styles. The prints and precise tailoring create a fresh vogue sweeping fashion circles.
Designers craft tiers ruffles and peplums without breaking the straight slim lines this season. Dressmaker coats follow princess lines above the knee with a wide pleated flounce to the hem.
A new aid helps shoppers couple prints with plains as displays pair print and plain materials side by side. Colors are chosen to correlate, guiding selections for the season.
The latest fashion fad features flowers or boutonnieres attached to ribbon bracelets, glove cuffs, or sleeve edges at the wrist. The bloom should coordinate with the hat’s floral trim for a cohesive look.
Designers defy air raids in London by continuing work across a moving schedule. Dressmakers shift between basement shelters and upstairs rooms to maintain normal production as raids interrupt daily life.
A witty exchange shows a lighthearted view on commitments as a woman jokes she might marry a man with a past if he shares it openly so she can tease him about it later. The remark reflects social humor of the era.
A cafe scene turns chilly as a diner asks why no one is moving, and the waiter claims someone stole all the spoons. The brief exchange hints at a lighthearted crime rumor amid a quiet shift.
The exchange portrays a card game quip about hiding one’s hand after a boastful remark. The joke hinges on secrecy and superstition in gambling culture.
A feature on tufted slip covers for chairs inspired by old fashioned comforters. Describes green glazed chintz covers with dark green fringe and center back zipper, plus steps for fitting tufting and finishing edges. Notes Spears books offer patterns and guidance, price ten cents each.
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