Fashion Notes Hint at Shorter Coats and Bold Linings
The piece surveys spring fashion near February, noting coats grower shorter while lining colors brighten. It references sport coats adopting a three quarter length box form, uncertain future trends, and a rumor of Alsace Lorraine influencing styles, with designers and wearers reacting to a evolving, uncertain fashion landscape.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Fashion Revival Figures in Shops with Platinum Watches
A fragmentary item notes small platinum watches in shops, featuring diamond set faces and gray ribbons. The text hints at revived fashion trends and stylish wrist adornments, emphasizing the platinum watch motif and ribbon styling.
Imported Taupe Beaver Hat With Three Crown Wings
A chic taupe pressed beaver hat imported for display. High crown features three wings that give the hat striking individuality and a distinctive style allure.
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CHIC
Winter and Spring Models Fashion Update
The piece describes popular winter and spring fashions with notes on fabrics, trims, and silhouettes. It highlights fur draped effects, satin and velvet options, coats with box effects, Jersey cloth ensembles, and dainty lace trims. Children's winter coats in bright broadcloth and new georgette apron toppers are also mentioned.
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Anya Lt
Rome
Tricolette Foretold In New Dress Materials Fashion
Tricolette comes to the fore as a dress fabric with new afternoon frocks inspired by a black tricolette model Calot released last season. American designers sponsor these pieces suitable under heavy coats, avoiding bulk and preserving line. Heavier Jersey used for tracks and a Paris-sourced fin Jersey promises vogue. Novel metal brocades emerge as formal wear, with medieval coat-inspired weaves, offering distinct modern interest.
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Calot
Han
Paris
Household Hints for Dish Stains and Wool Care
Practical tips on removing kitchen stains with detop salt and marble ball in milk or porridge and using ammonia for silver cleaning and wool washing. Advice on dissolving saltpeter to brighten fires, adding silt to fuel, and shrinking wool by steam to prevent shrinking.
Fancy Girdle Embroidery for Sergé Dresses
A dressmaking note describes enhancing a plain serge gown with a fancy girdle and heavy embroidery at the ends and center front. It explains stitching on canvas for even results, then removing the canvas threads after completion, and suggests fabric choices and sleeve styling to achieve a rich appearance.
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Henry Cottin
Bens
Contour Design Tips Emphasize Color Harmony and Simplicity
The guide highlights adding color with restraint, using tasteful trimming and contouring in gowns. Emphasize elegant lines, balanced hues, and refined details to achieve a distinguished, harmonious look.
Polishing Waxed Floor Technique Note
A reader explains a method to refresh waxed floors and furniture using turpentine. Apply turpentine with a soft rag or mop to soften the wax, then rub with a dry woolen cloth to restore the original luster.
No Buttons Visible In Corset Cover Design Note
The article notes omission of buttons in the corset cover and suggests using potent snug slunteners on the front for a clean fit. It mentions the garment being worn under a blouse and references tonal details in the design.
Tunic Fashions Through History And Modern Style
A long fashion note traces the tunic from ancient wear to modern couture. It discusses evolution from male to female use, influences from France and America, and how practical and decorative tunics appear in leather buckskin velvet and wool jersey with color trends signaling a shift toward bold hues.
Fashionable blouse and robe trends in early 20th century design
Describes oriental tunic styles in terra cotta and gold brocade with varied cuff and sleeve designs. Notes American and Parisian designers embracing extravagant new blouse forms, contrasting Paris coat suits with American preferences for stylish, bold ensembles.
Jet Tassels Dress Detail In Velvet Evening Frock
A description notes long seating sleeves of tulle held by a heavy jet bead tassel. The arrangement adds dignity to a light floating sleeve style in a velvet evening frock.
Tricks With Lace Remnants and Embroidered Ince
Readable tips on using lace remnants to create attractive bureau scarfs inspired by Irish lace motifs. Includes guidance on dyeing, color balance, corner versus center motifs, and achieving a tasteful contrast. Also notes buttoned hems to extend skirt wear from street to house use and adjust for comfort.
Worth While Frames With Enameled Stars For Dressing Table
Photograph frames of white ivors compound are sold with enameled service stars or flags at the top. They come in all sizes and prices vary with the size.
Christmas Stocking Speaks Aboard In A Bureau Drawer
A whimsical tale follows a white Christmas stocking claiming pride in being strong and useful as it reveals its role in carrying toys each year. Other stockings debate aging, usefulness, and the meaning of being “old” while Santa Claus preparations echo in the background.
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Weill
Tim
Tam
Santa Claus
Blu
World needs food and farm land for returning soldiers
Article argues postwar settlement of farm lands in the United States and Canada, highlighting veterans’ need for work in agriculture. It praises Canada’s farm prospects, government support for farmer education, and the chance for veterans to rebuild through farming, while stressing cross-border friendship and no wartime travel barriers now.
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Europe
United States
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Chaada
Canara
There goes a crack regiment in the field
A fragment cites a saying about a crack regiment marching with sap bent its ways. The quotation reflects wartime or military imagery, underscoring disciplined units facing strain. The text presents a clipped, metaphorical remark rather than a full event.
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