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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
8
Catherine Talbot notes high favor of ermine trims for coats and dresses this winter with broad collars and many tails. Three quarter coats, velvet boleros, and draped cloaks dominate, while elaborate stitched plaits, jeweled clasps, and Persian embroidery adorn gowns and accessories.
The piece argues that fashion in hairdressing cycles between high and low styles and that individuals should choose coiffures to suit head shape. It criticizes the tall knot for adding perceived height and calls for more freedom from rigid fashion rules while noting the shift toward adaptable, balanced styles.
The piece describes a prevalent craze for applique using fur lace and velvet in autumn and winter styles. It notes intensified stitchery as essential, the appeal of layering materials, and the use of cretonne motifs with transparent veiling to soften hardness and add artistic mood.
An observed trend shows women preferring plain blouses and skirts in the early day, while afternoon and evening attire grows elaborate. Real lace and sequins decorate dinner gowns and theater blouses, with jeweled passementerie reappearing mainly on breakfast jackets and tea sacks of crepe de chine or white Japanese silk.
Ethel Knox outlines elegant Thanksgiving preparations with an emphasis on table decor and refined serving. She describes selecting a tender turkey, trimming and dressing it, and choosing oyster, chestnut, or forcemeat dressings. The article adds tips on cranberry tarts, corn croquettes, sherbets, and plated salads to create a visually appealing, festive feast.
Thick sour milk makes fine cream cheese by draining in a muslin bag in a cool place. Burned enamel pans vanish with pumice stone. Secure blinds by piercing the roller, sewing to threads for stability. Do not wash face after biking. use cold cream then cucumber emulsion and chamois leather. Leather treated with castor oil and tallow repels vermin. Cloud behavior predicts weather. green pea soup uses pea pods, mint, onion, sugar, and butter. Ink on wood lifts with sweet spirit of water and wrung cloth. beeswax polish follows. Orange juice cleans patent feather and shines boots after drying.
A vivid description outlines several millinery novelties for the season. It highlights a soft felt hat with an undulating brim and violet velvet trim, a gray camel hair round flat hat with turquoise accents, a black velvet hat with wings and lace trim, a fawn cloth toque with china silk, and a mink hat with cream lace and a paste buckle.
A description of a refined black gown made from cashmere or silk blends with coarse ocher lace lining from throat to feet and down sleeves. White taffeta lining sits behind the lace, with drawn thread embroidery as a favorite lace style. Continent fashions favor thin fabrics mounted over white slips, showcasing needlework finesse.
A fashion description detailing a brown panne gown with perforated and embroidered trim in fawn over turquoise, turquoise faille vest with floral lace, and a belt of deep brown velvet. Mentions possible color variations including black with turquoise silk trim and coarse lace or guipure.
A historic kitchen passage describes compote of prunes with wine and lemon rind, then cooling with angelica pieces. It also details luncheon items and a marbled meat dish using chicken, bacon, eggs, and beef tongue, assembled in a mold and boiled. Consomme Royal recipe ends by clarifying stock, vegetables, and custard dice for tureen service.
A discussion of wedding cake boxes in antique style, preferring severe shapes and heavy white watercolor papers. Monograms in relief decorate tops or sides in white or metallic. Ribbons use mastre, taffeta or satin. The bride's cake remains hers and the guest cake tradition includes a special decorated piece, often containing a ring or token. A recent bride replaced the traditional ring with a heart symbol.
Mix one wine glassful of fresh strained lemon juice ten drops of rosewater and half a pint of distilled or elderflower water. Keep it well worked and apply every night after washing. Let the wash dry and if using it for your face rub in a little cold cream after applying.
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