Valentines of Old Rhymesters In Force
Frances Burns surveys antique valentines and their makers from 19th century Britain and America's collector culture. She notes London printers and the late Georgian to Victorian charm, Homeric verses, and the romance of hand crafted cards, with examples from Frank H. Bear's Cincinnati collection and a London maker at 47 Leonard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Burns
Tam
Valentine
Virginia Roble
Cincinnati
Frank H. Bear
Kershaly
Marks
Dobbs
Martin
Gills
Peck
King
Richardson
Hughes
Bush
Modison
Kidwell
Texy
Dean
Halley
Harrison
Lordon
Mixx Robie
Leonard Street
London
Cupid
Park
Boston Museum
Indy
Indy i
East County
Lloyd George
Old Recipe Fragments Rally Around Saint Valentine
A nostalgic kitchen miscellany outlines sweets and savory dishes with bells and rhymes. It includes fondant candies, chocolate creams, parsnip fritters, peach bird’s nest pudding, banana pudding, pineapple pudding, spice pudding, and bread and cheese pudding, interwoven with antique verse and a note urging action.
Rewarding glimpses of nature and miners in England
A reflective piece contrasts sacred imagery with natural scenes such as snowflakes, sleet over water, rye fields, and flowering xyustonia. It notes Brissy Inkex’s winds, pine flames lighting walls, and pine fragrance as ancient religious music, then shifts to miners in Northumberland who cultivate leeks with pride and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xoustonia
Northumberland
England
Spring Frock Styles Influence From War Time Trends
The piece notes wartime fashion influences on spring attire, favoring simple, elegant frocks in sheer fabrics like georgette and organza. It discusses costs, materials, and design details such as shoulder lines, front bodice ornamentation, and ribbon accents, with examples of affordable shop prices versus high end equivalents. It mentions imported voilles, lace, and the appeal of light, flowerlike colors in summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonton
Davie Mimnbers
Peleos
Valles
Simple Lingerie Blouses Offer Wide Style Variety
A discussion of blouse designs highlights a broad range of lingerie blouses with features like color borders, frills, pin tucks, lace edgings, and insertions. Necklines vary from round to VW shaped, with high necks and long sleeves common, three quarter sleeves rare yet pretty. Crepes and lace, including lemon colored options trimmed with black ribbons, showcase fashionable detailing.
As to Length of Skirt in Spring Fashion Debates
Discussion spans regional divides with Western designers favoring Paris short skirts seven to nine inches from the ground while Eastern authorities in New York push longer hems just three to four inches. The public will decide the trend as designers and dressmakers await the decision. Simple felt hats accompany tailored dresses in green blue and tom colors, resembling toques in style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Greem Blue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valentines OF Old
Patty
Perry
Josy
Arandma
Oline
Werther
Eben Rexford
Mildred Champagne
Love's
Edwin
Saint Valentine
Arch Flamen
Angela
Cottize
Ule, Bitian
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