Knitted Suits and Frocks Take Paris and U.S. by Storm
The piece catalogs a craze for knitted worsted costumes popular in Paris and adopted in the United States by college girls at Wellesley Smith Bryn Mawr and other schools. It notes colorful yarns and machine knitting creating cape frocks and scarf collars for autumn street wear. The trend reaches beaches country clubs and races.
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Paris
Wellesley
Smith
Bryn Mawr
Knitted Frock and Cape Fashion Brightens Autumn Wear
The feature highlights college and country club styles in cerise and periwinkle knitted fabrics. It describes frock and cape ensembles, slim lines, high necks, tasselled ties, and contrasting trim, plus sporty country wear with knickers and capes for autumn activities.
Fashion notes on belts and autumn sweaters
Shades of brown coordinate with a costume topped by a new felt sport hat with a draped crown and brim. Sweaters adopt belts in leather or metal links to create a low waist look, with a gray shetland wool knit and gunmetal buckle belt. Angora bands add a soft furry trim to the featured gray sweater.
How to look good in photographs says a 1920s guide
A historical photo advice piece counsels embracing the camera as a playful process. It urges grooming and calm, avoiding posed stiff shots, and suggests natural, unguarded expressions. Tips cover hair lightening, subtle lipstick, minimal powder, flattering attire, and props to soften age lines.
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Omi
A Cover for Birdcage or Bandbox Travel Accessory
A collapsible hat-box cover made of cretonne khaki or cravenetted material folds into a pocket sized envelope. Used over a hat box or a birdcage it looks neat and smart with a top carry ring. Inside are flat pockets for gloves handkerchiefs making it a handy traveling companion for an overnight visit.
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Dickylard
Dickybird
Housework Approved by Physicians for Health of Women
Doctors urge women to replace laxatives with morning housework to stay in good condition. Sweep and dust exercise every muscle, improving mobility and preventing reliance on purgatives. With gloves and proper hand care, brisk daily chores support health without damaging the hands.
Knitted House Jackets and Slipons for Cozy Mornings
The piece details easy to make house jackets and slipons in angora and wool with loose fits and bold trims. It describes two new sacque designs, a black and yellow tasselled slipon, lace edges, vandyke scallops, and color guidance from pale pink to orchid.
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White House
Bramley
Laney Hubby Shives through Wives List in Lively Verse
Fragmentary verse hints at a Laney husband enacting shives while a list of wives is noted. The text references cheer, a lad named AA eth, and playful phrases like aye in certain gay ditties. Overall, a dated poetic fragment with unclear context and characters.
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