Summer Toilettes and the Fall Fashion Rivalry
A gossip column notes a lavish mid summer trend in skirts and lace with Spanish influences. It contrasts Dame Fashion and Dame Rumor, predicting early fall styles while cautioning readers about speculative reports and the appeal to slender figures.
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Maupe Hall T'S
Dame Fashion
Dame Ramor
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Slipover dress slips into fashion for summer wardrobe
A home sewing design for a slipover dress worn over the head is outlined, with options for a one-piece flounce and beading. The piece uses 4 1/2 yards of 3 inch material in medium size. The article surveys mid-summer frock trends including shepherdess and Pompadour influences, lace and embroidery accents, and varied necklines and sleeves for day and evening wear.
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Chantilly
Marines de Lyon
Normandy
Brittany
Paris
Embroidered Ashes Keepsake Cases For Flatware Set
Designs show cream linen cases with white flannel lining for silver service. Includes four designs for spoons, soup spoons, knife and fork cases with compartments, dimensions given and embroidery in satin and nutlina stitches. No. 12247-Uawful cases feature a tie flap and rolling top for gift ready use.
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Casas
Decorative Awnings Influence Country Homes
Awnings are shaping decor and architecture in the country with American designs leading trends. Color harmony and material choice matter, stripes remain popular, and white canvas with painted designs offers individuality. Practical touches include adjustable canopy tea tables and tennis court seating showing club branding. Dumplings for Stew and Pineapple Whip provide kitchen notes.
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Mexico
Havana
Europe
Far East
Marshmallow Cake Instructions From Vintage Recipe
A vintage recipe describes a marshmallow cake with six egg whites two cups sugar one cup butter one cup water two teaspoons baking powder vanilla and flour. It instructs layering and using warm marshmallows between layers then frosting and stacking, with options for a thicker fuse and additional flour for a lighter finish.
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