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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1915
Page
7
Betty Brown notes a new fashion trend the two ripple coat with a first two ripples design by Mme Grosfield of the Fashion Art League of America. The chiffon velvet green check coat features a voluminous skirt and simple line making it practical for street wear or opera with seal fur trim on the upper nipple muffler collar and cuffs.
Fashion notes warn perforated shoes with cut holes and many women wearing color trimmed footwear. A new turban made of wide ribbon appears for mid winter. Blouses in pale striped tones brighten mid winter wardrobes. Coats vary in length but feature strong flare at edges and cuffs with tulled hat crowns.
Betty Brown notes leather competes with fur in chic women's wear. A purple velvet rolling brimmed sailor with glace purple leather trims pairs with a leather neck-piece and silver buckle belt. Purple leather appeals to many, though conservative tastes vary and country styles show their own curves.
A quaint child’s dress by Mme. Becker features a red broadcloth gown with a Joffre cape, bias ruffles, and velvet trim reminiscent of Civil War days. The outfit uses broadcloth and velvet with sheer ecru battistes for collars and undersleeves, adaptable to silk or serge.
Description of a rose color chambray dress for a very small child. White waist attached to the skirt hides buttons. cuffs collar and smocking match in rose. Suggests brown or dark blue as practical but rose makes the child look sweet and pretty.
The piece describes luxury muff designs including cuff, pocket, ankle and apron styles for high society. Designer Mme Alla Ripley of the Fashion Art League presents a brocaded silver coat with polar bear fur cape and velvet girdle muff, plus scarf hood varieties in Burgundy and bright colors to match coats.
A 95 year old farmer jokes about aging and business dealings with patent medicine firms. The quip shows his wary humor as he considers which company will meet his price. A light note in today’s bellringer contrasts a boy's math puzzle with a father’s worry.
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