A Visit From St Nicholas and the Santa Claus Origins
A retrospective on Clement Moore writing A Visit From St Nicholas in 1822 and how the poem popularized Santa Claus. It traces early portraits by Darley and Nast, the poem’s 19th century reception, and historic Christmas hymns and customs in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement C. Moore
General Theological Seminary
New York City
St. Nicholas
Doctor Moore
New York
Chelsea Vilage
Iniwhat Ia
West Twenty-third Street
Moores
Moore
Troy
N. Y
Christus
Santa Claus
America
John Krese
St. Rick
Alcore
Chelsea
Reese
F. ©. C. Darley
Darley
de Darley
United States Army Engineer Battalion
Grenada
Nicaragua
Mary Christmas
Boston
Mass
Thomas Nast
Harper's Weekly
Nast
American Heroines and the Legacy of Mary Jemison
A historical sketch traces Mary Jemison, the Genesee White Squaw, from her 1758 capture near Fort Duquesne to life on the Genesee and later the Buffalo Creek reserve. It contrasts her rumored returns with her eventual death, and notes her memorial at Letchworth park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jemison
Buffalo
Letchworth Park
Genesee River
New York
Mary
Marchreek
Buchanan Valley
Pennsylvania
Fort Duquesne
Ohio
Dehenhannos
Sheninjee
Thoms Jenison
Fort Pint
Genesee
Hickaton
Hadness” Iokatan
We Tree Council of the Six Nations
Macy
Generas
Ultra Evening Capes Highlight Formal Winter Fashions
Cherie Nicholas notes capes dominate evening wear this winter with self material cloaks trimmed in sable blue ermine and white fur. Detachable capes pair with white crepe gowns, white marabou or lapin borders, and even angel wing capes trimmed in silver fox for versatile glamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnest
Ermine
Milady
Western Sowapaper Union
Ana Rule and the Met: Interesting Discoveries Highlighted
The report notes Ana Rule and the met involved in discoveries described as interesting. It references ongoing research and potential implications for musicology and linguistic studies, with attention to the contributors and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Rule
Met
Winter Costumes Emphasize Close Fitting Silhouettes
The article discusses stricter fashion standards for winter attire with snug silhouettes. It notes careful attention to small style points and proper dress fitting as essential in modern dressmaking. It mentions corgetine fabric and aims for tighter coats and dresses regardless of figure.
Designers Bring Black Back as Afternoon Color
French designers express pleasure at the return of black for afternoon wear. They favor black as a long standing favorite and showcase top designs in black silk and satin, highlighting its versatility and ability to imitate brighter shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsthele
Amd
Michalas
New England
Gov
William Bradford
Plymouth Plantation
Gorr
Inter
Massachusetts
General Court
Boston
Bay
Cotton Mather
Scarfs in Demand for New Color Contrasts
A newspaper note highlights growing need for diverse scarves to match salts and coats. It mentions wool, chiffon velvet, silk ascots, and hand knitted options as acceptable choices for color contrasts this season.
Paris designers restore lavish use of bracelets and gowns
Paris fashion注sts emphasize crystal bracelets worn with evening gowns. Viennet spearheads bracelet sponsorships as crystal pieces complement transparent colored fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Viennet
Silk Corduroy Fashions Spark Paris Street Style
Silk and corduroy textures rule the season as Parisiennes wear silk velvet and brown corduroy created with collar details and otter fur trimmings. The piece notes stripe manipulation as a key design feature and cites Suzanne Lenglen in a white silk ribbed velvet frock at a Paris night club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart Parisiennes
Mirande
Suzanne Lenglen
Paris
Clanking Belts Feature Metal Fashion Parade This Season
A vivid note on belts made from metal and fabric scraps. The piece highlights copper chromium silver and gold accents used in street and sportswear, showcasing varied parade tricks and new fashion ideas for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norgy
Leo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ambrose
Milian
Prodentiis
Prodention
Scedullus
Jesus
Redeemer
Ben Jonson
George Wither
Jonson
Ifa
Mirht
John Milton
Nature
Charles Wenley
Nahum Tate
Phillipa Brooks
Bethlehem
Ene Ligue Tepes Arena
Attamm
Austin
Texas
Superior
Wis
Herbert A. Ronn
Pittaboreh
Edward C. Claus
Lves
Claus Avenue
Clare
Elmo Scott Watson
Elizabeth Porter
Tallapire
Kansas City
Boas
Kanami City
Mississippi
Samuel Porter
Elizbeth
Ireland
Richmond
Vea
Tennessee
Acaing
Franklin, Tenn
Franklin
Mrs. Porter
Civera
Ford
Porter
Kansas
Werte Newspaper Union
Ultra
By Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas
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