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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1922
Page
6
The article surveys summer fur neckpieces in stone and beau marten, mink, and white fox, worn with sport and tailored outfits. It notes dainty collars, cape wraps, and the shift from fur to cloth and silk wraps, with emphasis on styling for sport, town and semi formal dresses and evolving skirt lengths.
Households once kept a simple supply of dishtowels with practical use. now crossbarred tea towels and crash towels have gained ceremonial status as wedding presents, while linen towels command reverence in many kitchens.
The piece highlights redesigned bathing gear for travel such as compact rubberized leatherette bags and suit cases that fit large beach ensembles. It describes a seven by thirteen inch rolling bag for suit cap towel and vanity items plus a rubber cap with green rubberized silk and floral accents for a chic secure way to transport damp beach wear.
Garden tunics feature slim printed silk or crepe de chine smocks with low waists and belt details. An elegant gray umbrella combines dove gray silk, black and white bakelite handle, and silver trim for a refined rainy day accessory.
Anvin debuts a square hexagonal mesh eye glass veil worn with a small hat. Edges cover the chin and cascade to the shoulders while a lace insert across the eyes imitates eyeglass frames, producing a striking but not flattering look for a pretty face.
A cape wrap from last year can be updated with a wide long throws collar that falls to the waist at front and back when the ends are tossed. Ends are edged with silk fringe. Black or navy cape may use gray veldyne collar and be edged with gray Canton crepe or satin to match.
A nostalgic vignette on guest room desk fittings like pink blotters and ostrich feather penholders versus practical writing tools. It laments the rise of telephones in boudoirs and praises traditional, well stocked English guest rooms with fresh pens ink stamps and orderly paper for letter writing.
Descriptive piece on a beauty parlor treatment called an electrode facial massage. It explains the process from cleansing to creams and powders, noting the relaxing, rejuvenating effects and the resulting fresh, rested appearance. It contrasts with natural care and hints at postwar cosmetic trends. Also mentions a lemonade of fashion with a fudge apron design.
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