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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
7
The piece weighs in on refined undergarments proving elegance over cheap lace, praising delicate lawn and Valenciennes trims for petticoats and gowns. It notes the season favors satin finished foulards, serge for tailored looks, and colored linens over glazed linen with subtle shades.
The article outlines striped linen coat sets with button-holed edges and dot accents. It recommends fine pin-striped linen with a white ground, careful collar shapes, and back seam placement to enhance stripe binding. It details stitching styles for scallops and dots and button-hole placement on cuffs and neck to ensure proper fit.
An early fashion note details a princess style frock with as many as nine plaits over the shoulder. The lower portion is hidden by the panel and dress sides and the high waist line under the arms creates breadth, with plaits failing toward the back edge.
Describes a silk blouse featuring groups of tucks and fagoting along an odd scalloped yoke. sleeves are tucked and trimmed with puffed undersleeves for finishing detail.
Advice for sensitive skin to avoid chafing emphasizes absolute cleanliness and washing rubbed areas with pure soap and water. Do not use greasy substances as they worsen chafing, and consider boracic acid baths and borax dusting to harden flesh for trips.
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