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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1898
Page
12
Fashion notes describe a wedding gown with embroidered brocade and a silk veil. Satin, lace, and chiffon fabrics appear in a restrained, elegant style. Sleeves extend past the wrists and a standing collar and bow create a refined silhouette. Accessories include a circlet of leaves and flowers for the veil.
The text describes silk garments with details on front plumes, shirts with rolled sleeves, and a silk neck accessory. References Butterick patterns and prepared forms are mentioned as part of the dressing and sewing process, indicating a focus on apparel construction and style.
A dated fashion column describes gowns, skirts, shirt waists, and trims inspired by Butterick patterns. It highlights a deep skirt, front tacking, and adaptable materials in rust and plaid, with emphasis on bias plaits, braid trimming, and removable linens.
Fashion's Mirror describes sixth hats with rims and soft crowns to match outfits. It notes white badges for afternoon gowns and leg gowns, gown fronts gathered to create a pouched effect, and hats for girls and older women with ribbons, flowers, and foliage. Muslin and silk fabrics feature decorative collars, waists, and jackets.
The text presents a chaotic mix of comic stage chatter and street talk with characters such as Louden, Mactuddle, Senova, Professor StoP, and Untereles. It evokes a Punch magazine style skit with interruptions about water, farming, music, and social banter.
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