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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
7
Our Fashion Letter discusses conservative mourning attire focusing on simple, tasteful garments. It describes a heavy black top coat cape, voiles, nets, and chiffons for summer and fall wear, detailing dress elements like triple ruffles, crepe edging, and bolero waists with beaded accents.
The article describes mourning attire and accessories using Georgette crepe in black or white for waists and gowns, white crepe for collars cuffs and necklines, and all-white outfits for younger mourners. It notes white lusterless hats with crepe flowers or a large Empress Eugenie veil, and details on white chiffon dresses, box pleated designs, sheer organdy collars and cuffs with black hems, and handkerchief hems with black borders.
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