Periwinkle Hous On the New Orleans Steamer
On the steamer New Orleans amid carpetbag turmoil Drace meets Nadine la Vitte at a French ball. Nadine travels with Boyce, her apparent fiancé, while Drace suspects Nadine is Stepho la Vitte’s daughter and vows to locate her and the outlaw Stepho.
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Stepho la Vitte
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Na- Gine
Boas
St. Louis
Stepho Ta Vitte
Drace and Shottle in a riot and Nadine la Vitte
Drace and Shottle become engulfed in a mob clash as they chase Nadine la Vitte amid a Charleston riot. They witness executions, fight to escape, and return to search for Nadine while Shottle declares a pursuit for Stepho la Vitte with Drace.
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Shottle
Draco
Nadine la Vitte
United States
Shottie
St. Charles
St. Charlies
Virgil
Colonel Shottle
Colonel
Royal Street
Faro-Bank
Dover
New Styles Are Given Approval in Fashion News
A New York Times fashion observer notes tangible shifts as gowns feature long fitted waists and skirts with bold bead medallions. Gray fur trims, beaded black satin dresses, and gray astrakhan bands elevate coats as smart daywear and warm, practical outfits gain favor.
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New York Times
Ad dreseed wine case linked to Farnum’s Landing
A fragment notes that a case of wine was addressed to Stephen Vitte at Farnum's Landing in Miss. The readable line preserves the place Farnum's Landing in Mississippi and the recipient Stephen Vitte.
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Stephen Vitte
Farnum’s Landing
Largest Coin in the World Belongs to Farren Zerbe
The largest coin likely in the world is owned by rare coin expert Farren Zerbe. It is a 10 inch square copper plate weighing 6% pounds with a value of 4 daler and dated 1780. The piece reflects Sweden’s use during and after Charles XII wars. Zerbe’s collection exceeds 80,000 specimens spanning media of exchange from ancient to modern times.
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Farren Zerbe
Sweden
Charles XII
Green as emblem of fickleness in history
Green has long symbolized fickleness, described as the color most associated with inconstancy. The idea ties green to changeable moods and variable loyalties in cultural and literary contexts.
Draping Fashion Dominates Evening and Daytime Attire
Draping is the prevailing trend across morning, afternoon, and evening gowns. The draped gown in black velvet showcases wide gold lace on the shoulders, with varied side draping. Daytime frocks feature one piece with hip-draped fullness, looser fits, and visible trims rising in prominence this season.
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Gaeyright
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Joah
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