Lace City of Brussels Described by a Travel Writer
Berssexs Oct 19 From Paris we visit Brussels lace works under royal patronage. Women and even young girls toil at bobbins and pins to craft delicate Brussels lace. The piece details costs, patterns, and the allure of lace fashion in Europe and the World’s Fair plans.
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Berssexs
Paris
Europe
Brussels
Space Manufactory
Holland
Yarvus
Royal Lace Manufactory
Degen
Belgium
Marie Henriette
London
America
Prince of Wales
England
Miss Green
Baltimore
Paris and London fashions for winter wear
In a Regent Street shop the correspondent notes Paris fashions as chic while London styles are more practical for winter. London outfits suit heavy wool fabrics and practicality over elegance, reflecting a practical approach to cold season attire.
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London
Paris
Lorpoix
English fashion notes on skirts for street wear
A description notes a plain skirt and bodice with black persienne trim and an achene figure in black. The skirt clears the ground, as do the others, reflecting a trend among English women who have abandoned long skirts for street wear while keeping them for home and carriage gowns.
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Marie Jonbeau
Gossip at the Columbian Celebration Touches Sadness
Report from New York describes a mother crying during the children's parade as miniature soldiers pass by. She says music, especially band tunes, stirs strong emotion and evokes tears for her missing child and general memories of distant sounds.
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New York
Obe
Silvery domestic trifles and fashion notes from high society
Delicate silverware features nursery scenes from Mother Goose and playful motifs. Gifts include satin damask napkins, sketches of Little Boy Blue and Tom Piper, and a rattle with bells. Couture, coaching, and weddings mirror New York society with lavish details and witty observations.
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Mary
Women's clubs plan exhibits and talks at fairs
The General Federation of Women's Clubs organizes a World’s Fair exhibit and literary events while the Cincinnati and Pittsburg Women’s Press Clubs discuss quarters and activities. Pedestrian groups form in Ixapiana and notable women publish papers in national magazines. A Pittsburgh actress becomes a journalism lecturer. A book by several women offers inside views of gal peace matters as jewelry and fashion notes wrap the item.
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Sheffield Street
Allegheny
Harriet Ong
Oak Hill
Cincinnati
Miss Hoag
Russia
Miss Mabou
Miss Knox
Nunnery Hill
Valeria McK
General Federation of Women's Clubs
United States
Western Pennsylvania
Cincinnati Women's Press Club
Pittsburg
Vipa Croty
Ipxxr
Laura Hayes
Potter Palmer
Gal
Lady Fianag
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Mise Harlequin
Brazil
Para
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St. John the Evangelist Street
the Club
the Tourists’ Club
Henderson
Tourists’ Club
George Hetzel
Cevelands Bake
Harrison
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rice House
Tax Women's Health Protective Association
Jerik Monoan Hanpiro
American Monthly Magazine
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M. G. Cohen
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Federal
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Sixth Ave
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Vine Sia
Ohio
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Marten
Otter
Racoon
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Lynx
Angora
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Sarah
Engum
Market St
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