Master of Chaos: Nancy's Letter and Washington Era Intrigue
Nancy Woodbridge at General Headquarters writes a revealing letter to Pat about Colin Cabot and her romance, while Josiah Stark travels to Fort Ticonderoga. A horse returned to Mrs Bowlby with Nancy’s dispatch in its saddlebag, linking personalities and a web of loyalties amid a divided populace.
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Colin
Congress
New London
Cambridge
Lady Washington
Nancy
Mrs. Washington
Nancy Woodbridge
Canada
Pat
Colin Cabot
General Headquarters
General Howe
Josiah Stark
Fort Ticonderoga
Young Israel Sapp
Skenesborough
Sapp
Massachusetts
Stark
Charles Lee
Washington
Lee
Portugal
Poland
Frederick the Great
Sim Bottses
Martha Washington
New York
Farnsworth
Virginia
New England
Connecticut
New Jersey
Putnam
Sullivan
Brooklyn
East River
Gowan’s Cove
New Rochelle
East Westchester
Yorksland
Cabot
George III
Pearl Street
York Island
Baroness de Riedesel
Lady Howe
Madame Riedesel
Howe
Boston
Prints Triumph Anew This Summer by Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas notes a vibrant season for prints with velvet trims and fur borders. Florals against dark backgrounds dominate and Worth creations showcase white and black line prints, velvet accents, and decorative hats.
Dresses From Bags Becomes Economical Fashion Fad
Women in the country turn discarded burlap and food bags into dresses. Prompted by a contest led by Iris Davenport of Louisiana State University extension, makers use common supplies like flour and fertilizer bags. Processes include cutting bleaching dyeing and drying to create street-ready frocks.
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Iris Davenport
Louisiana State University
Horizontal Hats Spark Popular Fashion Trend for Women
The piece notes hats popular with women ranging from 10 to 22 inches across. It compares styles to merry widow hats and bicycle-era headpieces, describing flat, straw or sheer straw designs with decorative flowers and perched bands that create a whimsical, relief-like social effect.
Gingham Blouses Pair With Linen Suits in Chic Ensemble
The article notes gingham blouses as a charm for linen suits and suggests matching gingham hats and gloves. It highlights a coordinated gingham look across blouse hat and optional gloves for a complete theme.
Embroideries Featured Across Varied Fashion Types
Embroideries are introduced in many varied fashion types, showcasing intricate detailing and decorative stitching. Designers highlight embroidery as a versatile element enhancing fabrics, accessories, and garments across seasons.
Shepherdess Hat Shows Modern Wide Brim Style
A new shepherdess hat features a shallow crown and brim dipping over one eye. The design signals this season's trend with a colored novelty ribbon band. Paris milliners are using quantities of fancy ribbons to accent mid summer chapeaus.
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Paris
House of Worth
Milady
Union
Belts Trend with Sports Frocks in Linen and Canvas
Knitted string and plaited braid belts trend with sports frocks. A natural linen frock features a two inch knitted string belt in blue green red. A white canvas sports dress pairs with a narrow blue braid belt.
Sailor Collars In Again
Old-fashioned sailor collars return with broader designs now standing about two inches from the shoulders to create the widened shoulder silhouette popular in fashion.
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