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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1894
Page
7
Instructions describe shaping a velvet cylinder by curling hair and sewing gathered ribbon ends, then covering stitches with a bow. It details making a hanging cord from worsted, twisted by two people, and forming a tassel and tasselled cord for finishing.
The article outlines stain removal methods for various fabrics using heat, milk, alcohol, cold water, soap, and gentle washing. It also covers instructions for starching linen, hanging to dry, and proper temp sequences for washing. A fashion note follows on parasols with pearl handles, crystal balls, and lace trimming.
Adres in fancy crepon, recently illustrated in the New York Herald, was of havana brown and turquoise blue. The full shirt was finished with plaiting around the edge and trimmed with three straps of havana satin ribbon.
A like mixed list of kitchen hints and craft notes from a Victorian style column. Topics include assembling a simple oil based salad, making mayonnaise for cold chicken dishes, and guidance on dress and fashion for young girls. Also covered are patchwork hexagon quilts and table ware trends with brief health adages on tonics.
The article describes boot and shoe care and polishing methods, detailing tools like a three-brush setup and a sponge tied to a stick, plus recipes for polish including ivory black treacle sulfuric acid olive oil and lamp black. It also covers patent leather care and hints at summer waists and attire, with descriptions of fabric and tailoring details for women’s garments and accessories.
A rose design center mat blends lacework with embroidery. Rose hues in delicate pinks and greens are highlighted with red stems. Some pieces use solid embroidery while leaves show long and short stitches. Commentary notes embroidery limits vs painting and cites a fashion writer on street wear.
An article notes narrow hat brims suit rounder faces and advises on sailor hats trimmed with ribbons or knots. It mentions white and dark blue fabrics, delicate ribbon colors, cream lace outfits, and gilt accents as fashionable touches for modest outfits.
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