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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
2
The passage lists fabrics such as cent to silk with albetines ed cloth for whiter wear and moire band trims, velvet ribbons and large water spots for dressy attire. It describes four graduated cloths, a Timastle cloth, and a bodice design with vertical seam, lacing and silver buttons, noting a revival of a pull skirt effect.
A scattered write up discusses fashion motifs such as parrot feather plumes and gala accessories, noting effects of bird plumage on millinery and dress styling. It touches on fabric finishes, cloak clasps, and metallic notions while drifting into weather and insect temperature ranges, blending fashion with miscellaneous observations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs. I Goodman aging artist in London, Joaquin Afbor spending water in Washington, and a Munich sculptor using a showman as a model. It mentions sculptor Trooks returning from Paris to design statues of John Hanson and Charles Carroll for the capital, with plan to place them in the Washington capitol and options for property purchases on Johnson Street or Tompkins Street with bank contact.
A retailer advertises coats with satin lining guaranteed for two years and made to resemble custom garments. Mens Oxford and black frieze coats, 48 inches long with slash pockets, are offered at reduced prices. Also highlighted are 65 shose tone tong black items and other sale details aimed at attracting buyers.
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