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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
2
A discussion of winter fashion trends emphasizes cotton as a key feature inspired by France. Dressmakers experiment with black velvet and silk mosaics, creating gowns where brick-like velvet panels pair with short chemises and gathered skirts. Sleeves are long, and medieval style necklines reveal shoulders, signaling bold but evolving styles.
The column argues patriotic women should buy more cotton fabrics to sustain supply and keep mills busy, noting wartime demand will shift away from Europe. It suggests debutantes adopt organdie and colored muslin outfits, praising varied, stylish gowns as signs of intelligence and social leadership. Brocades are discussed as potential durable, attractive fabrics for winter use.
Instructions describe building a decorative cut flower stand using cheap bamboo poles cut to length and joined with wooden plugs and hot skewers. The hollow canes are trimmed and fastened with brass balls, damp cotton wood, and wound aroma, forming a corner stand viewable in diagrams A and B.
The article notes a rise in jewelry wear among all classes in America, with semiprecious stones and platinum becoming common daytime adornments. It highlights affordable fabrics for children's frocks, and details new dress shapes such as one piece dresses with unfixed backs and domed evening frocks featuring ruched tulle, satin banque, and chiffon or messaline drapery.
A fragment notes moire patterns linked to fashion trends and designer notes. The text mentions luxury labels and European mood as silhouettes shift toward refined fabrics.
A fashion note praises beaded nets sold by the yard admired by lovers of fine fabrics. It highlights heavy metallic embroidery with beads, showing bold black nets with diagonal lines of white china beads and others with pink and silver bead accents arranged in alternating patterns.
The piece describes eight fine small roses along the right side of the decolletage and notes an ornate shoulder seam. It highlights the aesthetic placement as attractive and intriguing within the fashion detail.
A midwinter millinery showcase highlights velvet turbans and fur trims with metallic accents. Descriptions cover turbans with velvet brims, ostrich plumes, mink and ermine garniture, and embossed bead bands.
The article surveys collar styles for women, led by the De Medici type with other designs like rollover, sailor inspired, and partial round frills. It notes lace and net options, embroidery, tucks, and stiff laundry sets with matching cuffs, all meant to enhance tailored outfits.
The Nutley printing firm claims to be the oldest in town and a pioneer in the local industry. It highlights a single Linotype machine, a nationwide approach to new methods, and affordable prices with guaranteed workmanship.
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