Almanacs in America From Franklin to Farmer's
The piece traces the rise of almanacs from Poor Richard and Franklin's early 1700s efforts to the enduring Old Farmer's Almanac founded in 1799 by Robert Thomas. It notes the genre's social reach, from colonial pamphlets to widespread household staples, and highlights key names, dates, and regional publishers across colonial and early republic America.
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Franklin
Bis “Foor Richard
Bernard Fay
Litte, Grown and Company
America
Junto
Lodge
Stilchard
London
Ehief
Robert Herrick
The
Post
Derrick
Toor Tobin
Robin
Great Britain
Merlinus Liberatus
John Partridge
Dean Swift
Partridge
Bet Swift
Atlantic
Harvard College
New England
John Tully
Saybrook
Conn
New
Nathaniel Ames
Robert B. Thomas
Benjamin Franklin
Rebb
Richard Saunders
Philadelphia
Thomas Godfrey
J. Jermann
England
Fay
Richard
Newfoundland
South Carolina
Philom
Denjamin Franklin
Ruda
Pennsylvania
Trian Leeds
Daniel Leeds
Dean
Leeda
Leeds
Joseph
Whi
Tom
Job
Roger
Thomas
Abraham Westherwise
New York
Copernicus Weatherquesser
Washington
Francis Bailey
Lancaster
Lis
Republic
Boston
Farmer's
Robert Thomas
Benjamin Frankin
Paris Lace Fashions Highlight Midwinter Social Scene
Paris acclaim centers on sheer lace gowns in nets chiffons and marquisettes as bridal and evening wear trends. Designers like Ardanse and Patou showcase silver lace wedding gowns and peplums with lace and mesh textures while dark lace and knife pleatings lead fashionable silhouettes with bold color for the season.
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Paris
Ardanse
Patou
Jace
Calor
Callar
Uoloen
Contrast Sleeves Highlight Midseason and Resort Styles
Cherse Nicholas notes contrast sleeves remain popular in midseason wear and advance spring and resort fashion. Reviews describe a dull black velvet dinner dress with contrasting sheer ribbed velvet sleeves and yoke, paired with rhinestone jewelry and a hip length jacket with silver fox tail accents.
Feathers on Gowns Drench London Fashion Scene
London society showcases drenched gowns trimmed with pheasants feathers as fashion outlets report feathered ensembles. The unusual trend highlights bold textures and dramatic silhouettes amid spring collections.
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London
New Wrinkles in Spring Showings Highlight Pleats
Fashion writers note pleats and peplums dominate spring showings across gowns and daily wear. Pleated skirts hats scarves and cape details add volume and character to formal and casual ensembles, with knife pleats shaping sheer gowns from waist to floor.
Fashion shift emphasizes wide belts and princess lines
The article notes a move toward defined waistlines with wide belts and princess lines. Belts now curve to fit the natural waist, eliminating abrupt cuts at the top and bottom and promising smoother silhouettes.
Turtle neck collar feature in sweaters noted
The turtle neck collar appears as a feature of stylish sweaters and is shown in contrasts such as a dark collar on a light sweater with examples like Wiberel on a creamy off white.
Pin tucked Parisienne debuts gloves with lined kidskin shoes
A Parisienne introduces gloves streaked with parallel pin tuck lines this season. She pairs them with pin tucked kidskin shoes for a coordinated, refined look.
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Parisienne
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By Cherie Nicholas
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