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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
7
Readable guidance for choosing gifts for a special person. The text suggests options like pearls necklaces real or simulated, traveling bags plain cowhide or gold trimmed, candy and flowers. It promotes handkerchiefs as always welcome and offers advice for indecisive shoppers.
The piece advises selecting handkerchiefs with care, noting white handkerchiefs with subtle color accents dominate this year. It explains trends favor simpler clothes with restrained handkerchiefs, while frequent formal wear may warrant more ornate lace borders and drawn work.
Scarves in chiffon remain in favor for winter coats and gifts. Hand blocked fabrics in delicate colors are favored for tweed and sportswear, with Liberty of London imports noted as stylish options.
The piece notes that Liberty offers various patterns including Persian designs and hunting scenes this year. It highlights knitted wool scarfs for sportswomen and also mentions sheet lacy wool and homespun effects as attractive options.
A fountain pen that writes smoothly is a top gift for any writer, from daily signatures to notes. Pens now come in desk and pocket forms with varied shapes and colors, with monogrammed options for cards and writing paper timed for Christmas delivery.
For the builder at heart a fully equipped carpenter's bench with tools for every job makes the ideal present. Well stocked tool chests with plenty of substantial tools are advertised at low prices, offered for only a few dollars.
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