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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1895
Page
3
Instructions describe cutting sewing and fitting a mantled dress and dolman mantle with front plaits, center back seam, lining, and optional collar styles. Additional notes cover belts, trim options, and converting to a longer cloak, plus advice on underlining woolen fabrics and using fur linings for winter wear.
A magazine style note on diamond hair combs and jeweled neckpieces pairing with brown and gray blue fabrics. Chrysanthemums decorate winter hats while mink fur accents brown cloth gowns and velvet belts. The gown features a mink banded skirt, fur trim, and a velvet belt with fur trimmed sleeves and gold embroidered eylets.
A velvet blouse feature praises ready made dresses and the move away from morning wrappers. It argues that nuisances like curl papers are outdated, urging women to wear dainty waists with belts for ease and taste. The sketchized blouse uses velvet with silver jet braid and half length sleeves paired with a crepeline skirt.
Shoppers are urged to buy good materials and avoid bargain copies. Describe choosing between dull and glossy textures and prefer lasting antique leather. warn that modern lace wears out and excessive spending is wasteful. Emphasizes durability and prudent color choices for lasting quality.
A writer argues dress should maximize end benefit with minimal bulk, fit the wearer, and aid movement. He condemns restrictive garments for women and bulky man’s attire as inartistic. Describes a pink cashmere dressing sack and critiques 1830s fashion with emphasis on fabric, fit, and freedom.
A mix of fashion guidance on velvet and gaiters, with notes on wearing velvet cutaways and protection of dresses. In a separate column, long anecdotes recount Lord Cardigan and his shooting exploits, including a tale of paying keepers, a tale of falconry, and a curious incident where “stops” became grown men in Northamptonshire hunts.
An article extols buying remnants and samples to obtain stylish outfits at low cost. It notes cheap dark fabrics and the wasteful fit of costly materials, suggests combining two fabrics for fashionable dresses, and describes a little girl empire gown in blue velvet with cream feather trim and matching collar.
The story recalls a local magnate’s election speech interrupted by a breathless messenger who warned of a grave matter as the orator claimed his house was on fire and he must depart. The anecdote follows Colonel Sibthorpe’s overheard remark about making things hot around him. It also notes later quirky lines about Count Rumford and Lavoisier.
A collection of remarks from Elizabeth Robins Pennell and others extols cycling as the ideal open air exercise. They praise physical and mental benefits, the joy of travel through seasons, and the role of cycling in women’s health, discipline, and confidence. The piece includes endorsements from doctors and writers, plus anecdotal vignettes on bicycle life.
A detailed description outlines a farmhouse design by Pieterisque Design With At the Motera Convenies- showing a near rectangular layout. The left side hosts a reception hall and parlor with sliding doors to connect to the dining area. The dining room includes a large bay window for abundant light and exterior appeal. The kitchen is connected via a large pantry and includes range, sink, dresser, back stairs, cellar stairs, laundry, china closet, back porch, and interior shelter.
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