Fourth of July Sparks Love and Class Tension
In Mohawk Valley, a young schoolteacher named Frank wrestles with patriotism and envy as Milly Darlington, promised wealth from a fireworks-loving hometown, flirts with another suitor. After a failed declaration, a nightfirecracker spectacle exposes class and ambition, ending in confession of love as a brighter future dawns.
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Charles Eugene Banks
Sir Arnold
Mins Dartington
Fudge
Hooke
Milly
George Lounsbury
New York
Lounaberg
Darlington
Mohawk Valley
Tham
Mr. Lounsbery
Rockéta
Netty Dresmer
Nolae
Torr
Chic Chestnut Voile Afternoon Gown With Gold Buckle
A charming chestnut tone voile afternoon gown features a front-knot gold buckle, pale tan satin ribbons, pale tan chiffon neck, left bust leaf bows, and a frou-frou skirt with Louisine silk straps. Also notes jeweled nets for hats and hair adornments for bridesmaids, plus tailor-made gown basques.
Paris Fashion Styles Feature Novel Sleeves and Beaded Edges
A Paris inspired fashion note outlines strict regulation tailored looks and advancing trends. It highlights a Decidedly Novel Sleeve in a gown with Eton fronts, beige and pale blue Corticelli silk embroidery, and a cream cherry under sleeve. Beaded velvet ribbons and inverted lace plaits decorate jackets and skirts. Skirts stay tight at the hips then flare below the knee with hip yokes and lace insertions.
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Eton
New Chain Barette Improves Hairpin Design
A new pattern for the little gold pin aims to secure uneven strands at the back of the head. The gold bar is longer than last year and features a fine gold chain loop at both ends. The chain is added primarily for ornament and to aid confinement.
Green Hats in Favor Rise Among Styles
The fashion column notes growing popularity of green hats, especially the Tuscan straw pork-pie turbans trimmed with emerald ostrich feathers. Blue and green straw hats decline while green dominates. Lace and tulle hats reappear with embroidered colored straws, worn to rest on the back of the hair. Black hats also gain, paired with light gowns for a pleasing look.
Two Paris Gowns Feature Embroidered Silk and Velvet Details
A report describes two gowns from Paris with white nun’s rolling fabric over pale green silk, gold embroidery, glittering paulettes, and elaborate boxplaits. The second gown uses pale blue silk with dark red velvet ribbons, rich embroidery, velvet ribbon panels, and a draped ivory plastron.
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Rand
Ecru Gulp
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Christ
God
Seth So OS
Paris
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