Bernhardt Fashion: Gowns that Define Her Artful Style
Article praises Madame Bernhardt’s costumes as part of her art, noting how gowns reflect her taste and genius. It highlights adaptable designs, with examples from Magda, Camille, and Angelo, including a cuirass, gold brocade, lace robes, and gowns that elongate the figure, creating a distinctive stage presence.
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Madame Bernhardt
Bernhardt
Bernhiardts
Paris
Mme. Bernhardt
Empire
Camille
Angelo
Sara Bernhardt
Independence Day Debate Ends With July Two Emphasis
A historical article argues the real Independence Day is July 2 when the resolution declaring independence passed. It notes the Declaration was adopted July 4 and signed mainly on August 2, with several signers delaying signatures into late summer and fall.
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England
William H. Michael
Department of State
Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson
Michael
United States
Mr. Michael
Richard Henry Kee
Lee
Jefferson
Dickinson
Hancock
Thomson
John Hancock
Artest
Charles Thomson
Congress
Philadelphia
Hyman Gratz
7Th
Market Streets
Penn National Bank
Washington
Continental Congress
Independence Hall
Matthy Thornton
New Hampshire
Thomas McKean
Delaware
Matthew Thornton
Independence Day among the Navy Sailors and Clerks
A vignette on the Fourth of July in the Navy stressing relaxed discipline and patriotic sports. Sailors, including archers and rowers, enjoy baseball and track during a holiday in port, while Alleyne and companions travel toward Minstead and face a woodland encounter with a rough peasant. The scene blends naval duty with leisure and medieval dialogue amid a wartime voyage context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Jackie
Navy
Republic
Naval Service
Navy Department
Davy Jones
Jackies
Trackie
France
Peter
Varnet
Simon
Norwich
Judas
Mon Ami
Beaulieu
John
Minstead
Bramshaw Hill
Holmesley Walk
Alleyne
Christchurch
William Montacute
Earl of Salisbury
Nigel Loring
Signing Day Names in the Continental Congress
The list includes Benjamin Rush James Wilson George Ross George Clymer and George Taylor. Their roles mark key figures at the signing day background of the founding period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Rush
James Wilson
George Ross
George Clymer
George Taylor
Black Hair Strength Varies by Color Says Scientist
A scientist reports experiments showing black hair can suspend about four ounces with eight strands, while yellow hair barely supports two ounces. Brown hair holds three ounces, and very dark brown adds another half ounce. Blond hair fails earlier.
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Bernhardt’s
Sarah Bernhardt
Sailor Boys
Simon Drieson
Claude Latour
White Company
Chatelain
Buscar
Montchateau
Gaston
Foix
Mongros Jean
Hordle John
College of Cardinals
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