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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
7
The piece surveys current party gowns with emphasis on black lace, trains, and beaded fabrics. It notes out-of-town buyers seeking copies of New York couture, the role of dinner dresses and opera attire, and the era’s taste for dignified trains and embroidered silks.
An old magazine piece argues heavy curtains and tapestries were used to insulate rooms in cold climates. It notes portieres, burlap sacks, and wall hangings as practical defenses against drafts, especially in north or west facing spaces, with examples from English homes and a Manhattan hotel.
The article describes a gathered ribbon loop train frock with silver sequined net bodice and canary chiffon, noting a Spanish influence and a large hair comb. It contrasts with prior generations’ red party dresses and laments subtle, subdued shades in contemporary styles.
The article discusses festive ideas for children's celebrations including games, costumes, dances, and supper logistics. It envisions elegant themes with dooms, monks, nuns, geisha figures, and fancy dress parties. It notes party starting times, age guidelines, and decor such as a snow icicle-dusted dome and Santa with reindeer centerpiece.
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