American Women Forge Own Fashion Model Amid War Rumors
The piece argues American designers will replace Parisian styles as imports face wartime disruption. It cites New York customs values, predicts military inspired fashions, and highlights domestic garments such as a green motor coat, fur trim, Mexican inspired coats, horn buttons, and a ruby corduroy batwing cape as examples of homegrown style.
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Europe
United States
Paris
Customs House
New York
Bernard
Home remedies for stain removal from fabrics in old guide
A dated guide outlines blotting paper and soft cloth use to lift grease and dust, warns against non porous fluids, and lists simple remedies for paint grease candle wax milk ink tea coffee rain ice cream gasoline and grass stains with practical steps and precautions.
Infants' Washable Headgear Adorns Serviceable Bonnets
Infants' washable headgear features hand embroidered pique bonnets that are both handsome and practical. The item emphasizes durable serviceability for daily use and easy care.
Occupations for Women Show Lively Work in Philadelphia
One publishing house in Philadelphia employs 1,800 young women with machines that let a girl operate and produce 1,200 cigars daily. Miss Persis Snodgrass of Paterson runs New Jersey widows pension work. Seven young women plan to depart for missionary service abroad. Elizabeth Meehan of Philadelphia swam seven miles across Hampton Roads, a feat never before achieved by a woman.
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Philadelphia
Lelland
Miss Persis Snodgrass
Paterson
New Jersey
Elizabeth Meehan
Hampton Roads
Black and White Gowns Declared Smart Wardrobe Choice
A fashion note says Pleek and White Autumn Tailleur O wardrobe is complete with black and white gowns. The style is described as particularly smart and flattering for any woman, who cannot go wrong wearing the combination.
Rock Crystal Jewelry Sets Fashion Trend Across Society
The report describes rock crystal jewelry as a rare new craze featuring pearls and diamonds set in platinum. Designs include bars and rings that display the flesh between intricate mountings, with high quality Fifth Avenue jewelers stocking pieces for brides and fashionable women seeking glitter without garishness.
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Milady
Fifth Avenue
Ladies Luncheon Socials Draw Mixed Reactions
A columnist criticizes large daylight banquets of all women as a waste of time and money, though a well hosted gathering with tasteful guests can be highly enjoyable. The tone questions the appeal of such events and suggests moderation in planning.
Purely feminine hats described as a sign of happiness
The saying links a cheerful mood to a woman enjoying a wide variety of hats. It suggests style and fashion as expressions of joy and feminine charm.
Sealing Wax Ornaments For Hats And Gowns
A new method lets women fashion small ornaments from perfumed sealing wax. They can make hatpins collar pins and buckles by melting wax on a small alcohol lamp shaping and cooling it then adding colored wax dots. Beads can be formed and pierced with hot pins, color variety is extensive, and the process resists atmospheric heat.
Lavender and Old Lace Becomes Modern Wardrobe Accessory
The article notes how women repurpose vintage lace and embroidery from cedar chests into practical fashion items. Techniques include turning handkerchief trim into collars, cuffs, borders, and extending lace down fronts to create waistcoats. Boudoir caps and berths gain new life with flowers, ribbons, and simple stitching.
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Bertha
Pleasing Costume For Elderly Woman
The article notes a shift in fashion toward stylish clothing for mature women, with couturiers responding to the growing interest in dressing grandmothers well. It describes how the slogan anything will do for grandmother has faded as middle aged women seek better garments reflecting their evolving sartorial desires.
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Couturieres
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