Antique Flair at 1960 National Antiques Show Rooms
A New York showcase highlighted Interiota by the National Society of Interior Designers. Designers Donald Paterson Frances Broner Norman Shepnrd and Pimini San Nimiata displayed rooms focused on one material. Di San Minista presented Mallan candle carvings imitating stone, with interiors emphasizing dramatic wood handling.
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New York
National Society of Interior Designers
Donald Paterson
Frances Broner
Narman Shepnerd
Pini «i San
Donald Peterson
Fashionable Brown Hair With Northern Lights Touches
Hairdressers forecast brown as the spring fashion for hair color moving away from plain shades. The new brown features northern lights effects using dabs of rose beige or gold dyes to add depth and glow.
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Cator
Family Scrapbook by Dr Ernest G Cleden e
The piece recounts Mrs Otis using a morning menu to let children choose foods for breakfast. The method shifted kids from resistance to engagement, turning meals into a game of choice. The author notes it fosters cooperation without bending to every demand, framing it as sensible parenting.
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Otis
Ealing
Basic Fashion pattern ad promotes three piece outfits
An advertisement from Sue Burnett urges readers to buy three piece outfits and patterns from Pat-O-Rama. It details sizes 12 to 24, busts 33 to 47, and pattern numbers with mailing instructions to the Troy Record in Americus New York, urging early orders for spring and summer patterns.
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Sue Burnett
Troy Record
Lino Ave
Americus
New York
Basic Fashion
Silk dresses set Easter style trend in spring lists
New York fashion notes highlight soft silk dresses for Easter Sunday. Descriptions cover silhouette shifts from slim to circular and pleated options, with prints in blue tones and coordinating coats or furs. The guide notes preferred pairing with silk coats and mink stoles for formal daytime wear and later afternoon drape.
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Adele Simpson
Win Right Cider
Ceil Chapman
New York
Nea
Lurcheon
SOC
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Thermaimeter adhesive patch for multiple surfaces
A new household thermaimeter uses a rigid transparent plastic strip with two pressure sensitive adhesive panels on the back. It adheres to glass mirrors plastic metal ceramic tile or wood once the protective release strip is removed.
Gold Last Word In Evening Hosiery
A vintage fashion note highlights evening hosiery in gold and silver tones, sparkling nylon, and color overlays. Catalogs emphasize cocktail wear and washable finishes, with belts and accessories like a three inch white soft leather belt offering color-blocked accents for various outfits.
Your Home Gold Plate Look Gilds Dark Room
A reader asks how to brighten a dark Wing room with a long modern sofa and gold rug. Advice includes tangerine silk upholstery, gold wall paint, large green plants, pale gold walls, gold draperies, and olive green accent chairs.
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Hem Length Matter Of Personal Taste
A fragmented fashion note discusses hems as a matter of personal taste. It implies shorter skirts suit leggy figures and tall slim women, then mentions cashmere looks and matching silk shirts in spring. The piece uses casual, period style language about appearance and attire.
Golden Hue Furs Dominate New Spring Styles
A New York fashion note emphasizes spring furs in beige and golden tones, with mink and sable options. Be aware of jacket cuts shifting to longer hip length, concealed front closures, and varied sleeve treatments. Bold beiges and black dyed furs appear in jackets with cutaway fronts.
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Vestrmant
Godil
Shadow Want Green Eyes and Beauty Hints
Advice on achieving green eye appearances using eye shadow and makeup techniques. Notes that green shadows enhance looks with green costumes or jewelry and that gray or hazel eyes can also achieve the effect with careful application. Encourages practice to avoid an overdone look.
Wash Hens Before Storing It
Wash and dry all out of season items before packing them away to avoid dust and grime buildup.
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