Fashion notes on gowns hats and fabrics from 1840s era
A descriptive feature reviews gowns, wraps, lace frocks, and hats with Chantilly lace and tulle, silk and chiffon, trimming details, colors, and neckwear. It notes revival of hand embroidery, use of cretonnes and printed linens for collars and trims, and advises on practical style choices for the era.
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Household hints on stains tears and fabric care
Old time guidance describes applying starch and water with flannel to blackened ceilings and brushing marks away. It suggests cutting an inch off worn tablecloths and re hemming raw edges to renew folds, plus tips on paste lining for basins and puddings to improve cooking time.
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By Suzanne Latour
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