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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
12
The piece surveys spring fashion toward resort wear at the American Riviera. It details outfits for tennis and motor outings, new millinery, coats, and evening wraps with marabout trims, chiffon gowns, and ornate scarfs, noting practical fabrics, color tones, and the shift to lighter, shorter sleeves and refined accessories.
An 19th century depiction describes Chinese women as domestic and content within their sphere. It details foot binding, attire and jewelry, the social value of the “golden lily” bound feet, and the penalties for widows and married women, including obedience to husbands and risk of loss in marriage prospects.
The article notes the global revival of scarves as a fashion staple, tracing influences from Paris, Vienna, London, New York, and Japan. It describes scarves replacing sashes, their varying lengths, and usage from morning to evening, with styles in silk crepes and crepe de Chine in bold colors.
A gown featuring a guilt cast gag skirt of bresdtail appeared at an afternoon horse show and impressed New York society. Paris fashions influence is noted by advisers citing wealthy women adopting the elegant winter suits. The trend is described as expensive and unlikely to become widespread.
Readers are advised on new waterproof high boots designed for winter golf and countryside tramping. The footwear features hearty soles, long tongues, leather uppers, and brass fittings, marketed for protection against damp conditions and rough use.
Woman of all ages and styles seeks practical warm garments for outdoors and leisure. The article praises warmer, comfortable garments in tough fabrics like serge and rough silks, noting durability and suitability for sports and travel.
From Paris comes word that French dressmakers favor blue and lisck in rich oriental and Copenhagen shades. Crepe, marquisette, and other fabrics feature blue appliques and chenille trims. The blue against black creates a striking, artistic effect for hats and fur shapes.
A description outlines a fashionably colored ladies shoe featuring a rounded toe, medium French heel, and a buttoned Oxford silhouette. The upper fastens with three buttons arranged to imitate three straps, with a cut back creating seven strap impressions and heavily beaded embroidery along the shoe cover.
Describes a feather light natural last oblong case with no counter for folding flat. The case folds to a single inch thick and includes two pork etas to secure the slippers’ toes, making it easily stored in a travel bag.
A garbled excerpt describes a method for pleated skirts with edge stitching matching dress color. It notes the stitch should be scarcely wet and ironed, with pleats pressed twice as long to avoid misalignment and edge dimness common in poorly pressed skirts.
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