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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
2
Catherine Talbot describes Paris spring fashion with detailed notes on gowns, hats, and fabrics. Velvet, panne, and satin dominate, with black velvet bodices, fringe trim, lace, and intricate drapery. Influences from London and Monte Carlo mix with stage costumes and socialite display as influenza wanes and promenades resume.
A description of a decorative ensemble featuring a tilted straw hat embroidered with purple panne figures and gold bead accents, a satin corsage and white lace corslet, purple sleeves with mauve mousseline, velvet shoulder strap, and gold amethyst butterfly ornaments. The ballroom gown pairs a white lace tunic edged in velvet roses over white satin with sable trim and lace corsage accents.
The article surveys antique furniture from ancient civilizations and colonial eras, noting old carpentry and joinery in chests and beds. It links furniture revival to modern cabinet making and contrasts copies with genuine period pieces. It describes Mayflower era chests, their sturdy construction, and use as storage and travel furniture in early households.
The article traces the colonial chest from a seventeenth century status symbol to a chest of drawers, noting American worksmanship, English influences, and the spread of furniture styles. It cites Chippendale and other makers, and mentions dealers who counterfeit antiques in New York.
The article advises buying enough fresh material for a frock rather than remnants, warns against buying cheap remnants to save money, and suggests practical fixes for worn garments. It discusses choosing fabric that will wear well in all weathers, renovating with inexpensive substitutes, and tailoring tricks like braiding and sleeve reinforcements to extend a garment's life.
The article describes a fad where artistic girls paint their own dresses for decoration. A standout example covers the entire front and bodice with black mousseline de soie and merlet poppies plus butterflies with sewed spangies. It suggests adding a butterfly hair ornament with a black chenille body to complete the look.
The Parks collection showcases a round skirt with goffered, tucked, or gathered waistlines. The fabric must be medium weight and not too thick to avoid a stiff look. Other styles tuck at the top and form accordion pleats, with the kilted cloth offering novelty but risking unwieldiness if not handled carefully.
A scrambled old recipe page lists Brearpast and praising notes, then details several dishes and methods including Sally Lunna bread, a milk batter dough, and baking steps. It includes fruit pudding, fish pudding, fish bouffle, and a buttered roast with hints on kitchen tools and preservation.
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