Rare horsey gowns favor favorites in airy bids
In a bustling race week, favorites lead the field as competitors display shades and light frames. The crowd watches keenly as entries parade, with a few surprises attempting to upset the expected order.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1896
Page
6
Paris Grand Fete Highlights Latest Dress Fashions
In Paris the grand fete showcased Paris fashion with green mauve and black foulards, lace, and sheer effects. Designers featured transparent sleeves and nouveau bodices, with chiffon, lace, and satin combinations, silk crepe de chine, and trimmed skirts.
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Dress Trimmings and Ribbon Styles in Latest Fashion
The article describes fashion trimming trends with muslin, velvet, and ribbon for gowns and jackets. It notes edged hems, lace, patin ribbons, and flowered patterns, plus accessories like ribbon harnesses and belt details. It includes vivid examples of pink gown designs and tunic details, highlighting summer dresses and decorative ribbons. It also quotes poems and songs about longing and hope, reflecting period tone.
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Country House Decor Calls for Light Tints in Summer
A decorator favors cool light tones over conventional green for country house halls used part of the year. Blue or yellow or blue and white schemes are suggested with white yellow or pink and white accents. Woodwork may use transparent stains to highlight grain instead of paint, with varnishes over the stain for a polished look.
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Fragmentary notes and vignettes from a late 19th century column
A mosaic of jumbled sketches and anecdotes including nurse references, fashion dicta, an elusive caterpillar encounter, a mention of Sir Frederick Abel, a peculiar braided Russian tea table, and scattered observations on social manners, dress, and curiosities.
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