Little Misses ACY hats gain favor with bonnets and lace
The article describes children's millinery trends for spring, highlighting bonnetlike hats for babies and newer bonnet shapes for girls from four to fourteen. It notes favored trims such as ribbons, lace, and silk, with specific styles like round silk skirrings, featherbone brims, and wire frames with chiffon facing, ending with Julia Bottomley.
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Ted
Chilldren
Pig
Julia Bottomley
Pretty blouse described with embroidery details
A vintage pattern note outlines a blouse with an embroidered square at the bust, tuck stitches across the front, and sleeves gathered into elastic bands. Materials list specifies 24 1 2 yards of 8 inch wide fabric and embroidery thread.
Effective New Work Leather Bead Decor on Burlap Background
An article describes a craft method using cut leather either suede or glazed varieties attached to burlap. Beaded brass or metal accents form tiny bead paths along stitched lines, enhancing table covers and related textile items such as book covers and sofa pillows.
French Bride Fashion: Lace Voiles and Tulle Envelopes
Fashion notes describe brides adopting gowns with lace and veiled veils. Many wedding looks feature airy tulle overlays and voluminous underskirts. Accessories emphasize delicate fabrics and classic elegance.
Dutch Collar and Cuffs Fashion Guide Seams and Frills
A dated sewing note describes making a Dutch collar and cuffs from lawn or muslin with fine edging. It covers shapes, measurements, finishing with lace and tucks, and tips for a neat frill that falls from a band at the wrist and neck. It notes durability of hard ironed plates and suggests fabrics for a high turnover effect on the Autoh collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naheon
Surah Giike Announces New High Luster Surah Material
A newly developed surah fiber claims to be highly durable and adaptable for widespread use. Producers note its suitability for coatings and fashionable finishes, with mills across domestic markets prepared to manufacture surah fabric and related products.
Velvet Bags Replace Gold Mesh Purses in Fashion
Velvet purses gain popularity replacing traditional gold mesh handbags. The bags feature black velvet with gold or olive framing, come in various shapes, and are often suspended from elaborately beaded straps.
Buried Treasure Legends and Real Finds Across Seas
A historical survey recounts John Phipps a seafaring craftsman who recovered treasure worth 1,000,000 pounds under Hispaniola and earned knighthood and Massachusetts governorship. It charts vast sunken caches from Vigo Bay to Captain Kidd era, noting a hunt for gold that spans centuries and oceans.
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Boston
Nea
Robert Loula Stevenson
John Phipps
Phipps
Mexico
Leeward
West Indies
Marie Galant
Descada le Fitte
Bay Traveler Reaches Atchison on 10000 Mile Journey
A traveler named Koward, son of Major and Mrs Horace L. Bloomberg, arrived in Atchison Kansas after a long voyage overseas. The report notes his travel from a distant land and his passage toward the United States.
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Bay
Atchison
Kan
Koward
Major
Mra
Horace LD. Bloombergh
United States
Alarming eczema prevalence and home remedy claim
A pamphlet style article discusses eczema as a widespread non hereditary skin disease causing intense itching and disfigurement. It promotes Cuticura soap and ointment as effective treatment and offers free samples and a pamphlet via mail to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens
Boston
Basque Boy Angers Court In Laughing Trial Scene
A 14 year old boy in Basque attire appeared in a provincial French court causing uproar as the president questioned him about the mock serious appearance. He read aloud a citation form and the court remained amused by the young defendant's demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dro
France
Basque Country
Lydia Pinkham Advertises Health Cure in Baltimore
An old Baltimore ad touts Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female illnesses. It claims cures for pale complexions, irregular periods, backache, and general weakness, urging readers to write for free advice to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The testimonial style features a Baltimore address and calls for women to seek the product’s help.
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Baltimore
Lydia
Pinkham
Rutland Street
Baitmore
Lydia Pinkhamis
Medicine Company
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