Six Points on Care of Malt and Hat Shopping Observed
Practical tips for hair care emphasize brushing and proper brushes, with fresh air and minimal unfamiliar products. The piece cites Mrs. Roosevelt as a discerning shopper who navigates New York shops efficiently. It contrasts male and female hat viewing habits through anecdotes from Kansas City Journal and the New York Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kansas City Journal
Twenty-third Street
New York Times
Queen Victoria's Tact and the Paris State Visit
A Paris biography of Marshal Canrobert notes the Queen and royal party drew intense public demonstrations during Victoria's state visit. Canrobert recalls a silent tomb vigil at Napoleon’s tomb, where Victoria guided the Prince of Wales with quiet political tact. The piece shifts to a discussion of fashion and gendered taste in dress, debating whether men or women more reliably judge attire.
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Queen Victoria
Marshal Canrobert
Paris
the Invalides
Napoleon
Prince Albert
Prince of Wales
Mathilde
la Mode
Fashion Notes on Gloves and Blouses from Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record discusses glove monograms on suede mousquetaire pairs, elegant long sleeves with pink mousseline ensembles, and versatile blouse and slip skirt outfits. It contrasts shirt waists and blouses, praises decorative hats, lace, and over-dresses, and suggests economical wardrobe strategies for gala wear.
Fashion Notes On Hats Belts Bows and Lace For Summer
Currants trim some summer hats while lace in coffee color brightens white organdies. White stockings with black embroidery, lace jackets over gowns, pique jackets with mousseline skirts, and dressy blouses with embroidered muslin cuffs appear in current style. Hair wreaths, moss roses, and forget-me-nots decorate headpieces. novel chatelaine suede bags feature double ribbon handles. Belts of red and white foulard urbanize the look, while shirred waists and embroidered collars adorn light fabrics. Canvasback ducks remain abundant in parts of Mexico.
Daintiness in Serving and Kitchen Dresses
A Philadelphia Record style piece on summer table daintiness and practical home wear. It cites subtle serving details, such as reducing noise with rubber chair tips and using fragrance ideas, plus easy washable kitchen gowns in white cambric with simple necklines and elbow-length sleeves.
Household Recipes From Fried Cucumbers To Devonshire Cream
Fried Cucumbers Paro and slice two large cucumbers dust with salt and pepper dip each piece in beaten egg then in crumbs and fry serve hot with tomato catsup. Fruit Flummery Line a glass dish with lady fingers or stale sponge cake pour a thin boiled custard add peeled sliced oranges pears plums peaches and fruit sauce cover with a meringue from wine beaten egg and powdered sugar eat at once Devonshire Cream Pour fresh whole sweet milk into a pan four inches deep set in a cool place for twelve hours then heat slowly do not boil skim when surface undulates thick remove and chill to serve
A Good Stock Feed and Farm Preservation Tips
Practical notes on using cottonseed meal as fertilizer and feed, collecting eggs for hatching, and preserving manure heaps. Gentle advice on cooling hot heaps, packing and absorbing fermentation. Also includes a DIY saw setup for wood, crow-proofing seed corn with tar, and reflections on old stored hay values and interest over years.
New York Fashion Note on Albatross Dress Fabrics
Bright red albatross fabric with ecru lace trims is showcased for travel wear with light woolen dresses for cool days. The dress features a fitted back closing waist, lace faced yoke, gathered front, gold buttons, bishop sleeves, and a one piece gored skirt with tuck detailing, plus potential cashmere or challie variants.
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New York City
Minses
Fashion Notes on New Creations in Lace and Gowns
The article describes elegant forty four inch material gowns and new boas or neck scarves in cream white chiffon with pearl accents. It highlights a novel ostrich feather bow at the shoulders, a linen and lace gown with large diamond adornments, and ornate evening sleeves requiring long gloves.
Picturesque Sleeves Highlight New Silk Coats
The article notes silk coats are plain but feature ornate sleeves. An illustration shows three sleeve styles with No 1 a bell sleeve in chine moire shaping from shoulder to elbow, demonstrating the mo diste design emphasis on arm coverings.
Misses' Five Gored Skirt and Tub Dress Fabrics
Describes fabric choices for girls dresses including serge, lawn, and gingham with yoke embroidery options. Details tub dress utility, skirt construction with pleats and flounces, and specific yardage for sizes eight and fourteen years across three No. designs with contrasting cuffs and trims.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Philadelphia Record
Mexico
Galt
Ousehold
W. B
George
Robert H. Smith
New England Homestead
Laconia
N. H
Ladins
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