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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
9
The article describes various candle shade coverings including linen linings with bead fringe and mica lining, and separate lace or lingerie covers. It notes colors green white pink blue red yellow, costs about forty cents, plus raffia and silk petal designs, and mentions electric shades for 16 watt bulbs and bedroom versions with guimpe and fringe details.
Grant Ramsay notes that large hats burden women, likening it to overbearing loads. Mary Otto Fischer cites mid 19th century fashion with stacked petticoats and stiff skirts, where even lightweight fabrics created heavy comfort issues, spurring the steel crinoline craze and large profits for its inventor.
The Dry Goods Economist says the Medici collars with extended back ruffs are increasingly represented and welcomed. The style combines soft youthful lines with a back finish, featuring nets batlats shadow laces and hand embroidery. The tabot vest cut adds striking individuality to the overall effect.
Leather collars and cuffs in Dutch style appear among new neckwear, made of kid with suede bands and buckled fronts. White kid sets feature suede trim in white and colored options, while black suede sets use white perl buckles. Matches with silk frocks, linens, gowns, and tailored coats.
An original head dress is a simple mob cap of lace, encircled with priceless pearls, and with a straight feather aigrette in front. The piece conceals hair regarded as a weak point, though the author thinks it a pity to cover such hair.
A sewing pattern description details a Golden brown Shantung dress with a wide front skirt, wrapped seams, lace trims, and two lace revers. The Magyar bodice features a plaited lawn yoke collar edged sleeves and lace front and revers. Hat of Tigal trimmed with an aigrette. Materials include 6 yards Shantung 34 in, 1 yard 18 in lace, 3 dozen buttons, 1 yard plaited net.
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