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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1933
Page
20
A 1920s style guide urges white fabrics in summer wardrobes with creams, pinks, and cool tones. It stresses clear skin, smooth necks, and careful cleansing. Home remedies and beauty routines cover scrubs, masks, and toners, plus a weekly velvet pack and yeast treatments, aiming for a blemish free, even-toned complexion.
Barbara Theaatnet reports Paris fashion houses unveil garden inspired gowns for afternoon tea. Frock designs feature delphinium blue, geranium red, and butterfly motifs in chiffon and organdy with wide brim hats trimmed in flowers. Brown organza accents appear in practical day wear with capes and matching gloves.
Paris Styles highlights mid season gowns from Schiaorrelli and an array of summer organdy looks. Features a water lily green gown with elastic ribbons, striped and dotted fabrics, and coordinating accessories. Includes proposed color combos like purple white red and green gray with outfits by James Regay and comments on fabric details and wardrobe planning.
A fashion notes summary highlights shiny satin for formal and informal June weddings, with cottons and tulle aids for casual gowns. It discusses black accents, removable trains, jacket ensembles, and new handbag materials including wood and washable lacquered fabrics, plus pastel shoes and gingham cheeks.
Pattern describes a two color interchanging medallion quilt where dark and white squares swap corners to form the design. Includes cutting sewing finishing yardage diagrams and a guide for single or double bed sizes with quilting motifs. Submit request to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept New York City.
Barbara Hutton's trousseau in Paris draws crowds as she selects gowns from top maisons. Her wedding dress by Patou, with Chanel accessories and Gabrielle Chanel floral accents, showcases daring prints and embroidered ravellins. The ensemble featured 558 M shady fabric with dramatic folds and front gathering, epitomizing couture glamour.
A fragmented piece discusses fashion trends with exotic names like Dilkousna and global links from Paris to Idaho. It covers wool science claims from Thackery Co in Castle Mills and describes permanent tuck needles with Merino wool, plus a quirky prompt about how many sheep would supply a single thread reel for a New York bound shipment.
Miss Suzanna Wilson, noted as a secretary Frances Parkins aide, wore a cream crepe evening dress for a formal event in Washington. The gown featured eggshell tint, high neckline with long sash, a cherry ribbon girdle, and a fan pleated skirt with a bow accent at the side.
Readers find money saving ideas for a summer wardrobe and guidance for sewing beginners. The pamphlet includes patterns and instructions to order pattern books and start sewing, with notes on where to obtain the pages and patterns.
A fashion piece describes after work attire for women seeking cool, comfortable garments between dress and wrapper. It highlights chiffon, satin, lace, and bathrobe style robes in colors like yellow, white, and opal hues, noting easy fit, sheer fabrics, and versatile styling for relaxed evenings and social calls.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, newly appointed minister to Denmark, selecting a chiffon gown for her first formal duties. The gown is pale with fine sitting and a fitted skirt, deep pleats at the hemline, presenting a polished, conservative debut in the role.
Washington June 17 reports Mrs Gurtis Dall daughter of the president attended an animal dinner at the White House wearing a white Orgadte embroidered duchy dress with a Dresden motif in a bite-anttpink shade.
A home cook’s guide features a full day menu from breakfast through dessert with recipes for meat stew and baked custards. Includes notes on economical substitutions, cocoa custard, sugar cookies, and a Sunday dinner plan with bacon waffles creamed peas mint jelly salad cherry pie and mushroom gratin.
Paris observers note fashion and cooking terms in a garbled Paris dispatch mentioning short capes, potasses, and baking steps. The fragment references Monaco, spring trends, and European visitors, with scattered details on ingredients and method.
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