Mrs Fiske's Novel Gowns and a Dressmaker's Tale
Polly Benedict argues against smothering a child’s temperament to gain composure, praising nervous energy as source of genius. The conversation shifts to fashion, Sarah Bernhardt influence, and Maisie Bender cites Innumerable leaders who trust maids with gowns. Maisie notes Mrs Fiske designs but lacks dressmaking finesse, recounting a misbuttoned belt incident during At Miranda of the Balcony and detailing Fiske’s ivory satin gown with a satin under robe of tulle.
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Polly Benedict
Iam
Polly
Willy
Fiie Bardon
van Twillers
Wes
Sion
Leo Pgonien
Sarah Bernhardt
Maisie Bender
Auinnie Maddern Fiske
Mrs. Fiske
Maisie
Fashionable gowns and health notes on society women
The piece describes gowns with yellow crepe de chine and honiton lace, pearl embellishments, and elaborate sleeves, followed by reflections on why society women need regular rest. It links fashion bustle to nervous strain from social duties and the necessity of sleep to restore wear on nerves, glands, and organs.
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Bats Institute
Living Ex-Mistresses of the White House
The article lists living ex mistresses of the White House including Mrs Letitia Tyler Semple Dr Betty Taylor Dandridge Mrs Harriet Lane Johnston Mrs Julia Dent Grant Mrs Lucertia Garfield Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKinley. It recalls Letitia Tyler Semple’s social leadership and Betty Taylor Dandridge’s brief White House reign and notes Harriet Lane Johnston as a lasting social figure in U S history.
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Presidential
United States
White House
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Executive
Letitia Tyler Semple
Betty ‘Taylor Dandridge
Harriet Lane Johnston
Julia Dent Grant
Lucretia Garfield
Cleveland
McKinley
John Tyler
Tyler
Washington
Mrs Semple
Mia
Betty Taylor Dangridge
Zachary Taylor
Mr. Bills
Semple
Betty
Dandridiee
Virginia
Winchester
James Buchanan
Herrelen
Dolly Madison
Harriet Lane
South
Aievanien
England
Garfield
Ghloborne
Lane Johnston
Sire Cleveland
Gayety
Marilla Weaver
Queen Alexandra and American social life in the court
A portrait of Mrs Garfield era social life contrasts with Alexandra’s quiet personal favors at Marlborough House. Essays note flirtation dangers for young women, while Kingly and royal mercy emerge in small acts of kindness.
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Victoria
Miss Line
White House
Washington
White
Alexandias Chanter
Alexandra
Alexendra
Marlborough House
Bn Suit
Ostensible Trip To Europe Ends In Domestic Comedy
Octavia A Browne recalls Miss Loppy and Miss Shaddows adopting a fashionable autumn trip to London Paris and Seaport. The journey includes crowded trains, a rustic farmhouse, and humorous misadventures with labels on luggage. They return wiser and intact, with pride and pockets improved.
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Loppy
Miss Shaddows
Miss Loppy
Miss Tells
London
Paris
Seaport
Jolaballoca
Brittal Lion Line
Satoon
Shaddows
Octavia A. Browne
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Smomouc
Aomomce
Marcers
New York
D Studia
Aeldte
Mra. Fiske
Thapa
Malale
Omd
Mom
Asacaca
Ethel
Geur
Marceau
Fiske
Europe
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