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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1895
Page
3
A cryptic OCR fragment hints at a system granting a pair of skates and the strong arm of an entity described as a commission or authority. The passage references mp and learning to get heat, with peculiar phrasing suggesting a surreal or garbled historical note.
Fragmentary text discusses a revolution in female skating athletes, shifts in training and apprenticeship, and a controversial plan. It mentions a prominent team or figure, shifts in style, and public reaction, but the document is garbled with many unreadable words.
A historical sketch describes a bustling skating venue with lessons and drills, club rooms, lockers, and exclusive services. It notes skating balls, tea rooms, and winter fashions, along with the theatre, dining, and social events surrounding ice sport, including demonstrations of figure initials and Parisian styling amid a growing American skating culture.
A long illustrated survey traces corset designs for all figures from slim to full, detailing made to order versus ready made, and the scientific shaping of stays. It covers front closures, waist construction, elastic side castings, and the impact of bone work, with emphasis on comfort, ventilation, and period style in New York shops.
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