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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
17
A narrator recalls a country dance night and a young woman in silk gowns seeking fashion advice. The piece blends memory of rural chores and village revelry with vivid scenes of horse drawn sleighs, hemlock boughs, lamps, music, and courting rituals as the crowd dances through a festive, nostalgic evening.
The article outlines creative costumes for a fancy dress party including flower outfits like daisy and water lily with green peplums and petal skirts. It also covers a witch costume with a tall cone hat and cobweb accents, Psyche and Galatea gowns, and child friendly options such as a bunny, Dolly Varden, Bo Peep, Teddy bear, Dutch Kiddies, and Indian costumes using simple fabrics and common patterns.
Practical holiday ideas for small gifts and festive treats. How to craft aprons for travelers, a doll made from a pillowtop, and simple sewing projects. Tips for boxed cakes with icing designs, colored decorations, and affordable vanilla options for the holiday season.
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