Fashions Bring Bohemian Lace and Rich Furs to Winter Styles
The article surveys a Paris inspired season with Bohemian lace and silk run, tulle, and shadow laces joining fur trends. It highlights caracal and chinchilla coats, sable luxury, and Kreitschwanz as favored by French designers, plus bold jewelry and ribboned accessories shaping new coats and gowns.
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Echlin
Chantilly
Bruges
Brussels
Alencon
Taupe
Paris
Reed Legacy Relic From Napoleon Grave Comes To Light
Henry H. Reed, longtime San Francisco attorney, died October 11 leaving a cross carved from a Napoleon grave relic in his safety box. The piece, valued at several hundred dollars, was taken by Public Administrator Hynes for Reed's wife Mary J. Reed of Chicago, from whom he had separated twenty years earlier in a quarrel. The note also mentions wage hikes for Great Eastern Railway workers following conciliations.
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San Francisco
Cal
Hollywood
Napoleon
St. Helena
Henry H. Reed
Mary J. Reed
Chicago
Reed
Hynes
Ermine and Velvet Fashion Details in Suit Descriptions
The description notes a pure white ermine suit with striped trim using imperfect pale brown ermine. A blue cloth outfit features cuffs in black plush and a matching collar with light blue border. A black velvet costume shows collar and cuffs edged with red and white brocade cord.
Accordion Pleated Negligee and Lace Coat Fashion Notes
Costume coverage highlights accordion pleated negligees in chiffon net and liberty silk, with empire gowns featuring lace and satin coats. Describes pale pink ensembles, yellow lace accents, and a long lace tailed coat with frills, plus a pink satin girdle buckle. Mention of a woman artist using dark blue canvas for studio window hangings and couch covers.
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Maton Rivain
Maison
Thore
Reneiingst
Maison Gronwaldt
Rentlingys
Great Eastern Railway
London
Railway Age Gazette
Harold Simpson
Norway
America
San Antonio
Newton, Weller & Wagner CO
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