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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1894
Page
3
A verbose instructional fragment describes drapery design for a curtain over a door, detailing how to hang and fasten using rings, screws, and cords. It mixes sewing tips with woodworking and decorative touches, noting assembly steps for a graceful display and possible attic or wall arrangements.
A garbled text piece discusses sago pudding and a sage flavored soup. It mentions making a pudding with sago, washing the grain, and boiling with water. The passage also notes a tomato and sage garnish, and a light chicken flesh garnish for soup. The language is corrupt and reads like OCR noise from a New York Tribune item.
A long fragment discusses French millinery care and a detailed description of bonnet maintenance, including dust removal and shaping. It then shifts to a parade of hats and millinery accessories, mentioning bonnets, cloaks, and a cape for young ladies, with references to fabric types, colors, and ornamentation.
A long compendium outlines new materials and combinations for women's garments, featuring crammed shirts, draped skirts, color contrasts, and trimmed hems. It describes ceilling sleeves, caleran fabrics, and velvet shirts with silk details, plus guidance on pattern layout and cutting to show openings. It also includes a breaded egg recipe as a domestic aside.
A long, illustrated guide outlines decorative teaware and cone shapes, garlands of moire, and silk coverings. It details colors, fabrics, and trims for elegant teacup holders and lids, plus cautions on moire fashion and table settings. Also notes Vanderbilt hours prepared for guards and servants.
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