Fashions and Fancies in Peasant Inspired Summer Dress
The piece surveys a spring to summer fashion shift toward simple lines with peasant influence. It highlights seamless shoulders, narrow skirts raised above the ground, and restrained trimmings. It notes hand embroidery options, chiffon veils, Chantilly waists, and foulard fabrics as modern dress features across tailored and dressy waists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligne
Hime
Chantilly
America
France
Sarah
Paris
Domestic Tips on Repair and Fashionable Collars
Tips for mending small holes in holland blinds with court plaster and flat patches. Instructions cover plaited frill assembly, basting, ironing, and washing. The piece discusses washable yardage frilling, embroidery finishes like hemstitching and Cluny, and new collar styles in pique and ultra shapes with bow or crochet ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Freak Colors in Flowers by H S Adams
An early 20th century essay debunks the idea of freak flowers such as black and blue roses and tulips. It argues color anomalies are often misperceived or artificially induced, noting historical fakes and the limits of true black blooms, while detailing how dyes move through stems and petals and the artistic potential of dyed flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandre Dumas
New England
George IV
Dumas
Haarlem
Paris
France
Curative Arts of Nature and Shark Products Featured
The article notes color changing experiments on living plants using coloring fluids, including Fidel 1875 methods with ether and ammonia. It also highlights shark oil, skin, and bones for decorative and industrial uses, especially shagreen and walking stick spines popular in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Shark Products From Commerce Roducts Mentioned
Shark fins yield a jelly prized for soup with a broad market among the Chinese. The shark liver provides a clear oil suitable for lubricating watch parts.
Eye Remedy Claims Relief for Sore and Weak Eyes
An old advertisement touts a remedy promising relief for sore eyes and weak vision as well as soothing eye pain. It markets Marine in the eyes and in babies eyes for eyelid granulation and suggests strengthening effects.
Dr Martel’s Female Pills Promote Health For Women
An advertised remedy claims to restore female health with scientifically prepared ingredients. It promises quick and permanent results and is offered for sale at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Martel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Couturiers
Liberty
H. S. Adams
Fidel
Canada
National Drug and Chemical Company of Canada
National Drug and Chemical Company of Canada, Limited
Halifax
St.John
Montreal
Ottawa
Kingston
Toronto
Hamilton
London
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Nelson
Vancouver
Victoria
School of Mining
Queen's University
Ont
Scheol
Ernie Tee el Tone
Ogilvie
Royal Household
THE
IGIL
Lour Mills Company, Limited
Fort William
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