Woman and Home notes on dolls and dress reform
In Harper's Bazar and New York Sun style, a Mrs. Jenness Miller lecture on future dress and a valet of doll play reveal how childhood play informs motherhood. The essay traces dolls shaping ethics and temperament across cultures and ages. It then sketches economical bonnet styling and fashion reform critiques.
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Paradise
Hans Andersen
Alaska
Japan
Germany
Paris
Greece
Ethica
Nice
Annie
Baby
St. Peter's
Harper’s Bazar
Jennesa Miller
Steinway Hall
Jenness Miller
New York Sun
Preparation of Whitewash and Antique Samplers
A miscellany on home upkeep and old samplers. The article explains whitewash preparation with lime, zinc sulfate, salt, and color additives for durability and appearance. It also notes old samplers become fashionable decor, though births recorded on them may compromise privacy, offering guidance on displaying inherited pieces.
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Chicago News
Evelyn Baker Harrier
New York Mail and Express
Fragrant Potpourri Recipe from New York Star Notice
A vintage recipe advises gathering rose leaves and lavender blooms at dawn, mixing with erms root and spices, then stirring daily for a fortnight. It suggests using in open bowls for two years or in a closed pot pourri for much longer, and encourages making potpourri as gifts for city friends this spring.
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Land of the Roses
Bob
New York Star
Effect in Painted Lace Inspires Home Curtain Idea
A New York artist painted sea scenes on greenish blue lace to create a light admitting curtain. The idea could be used for portieres or room dividers, with Ganza as a suggested foundation and a refined, waterlike effect.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
New York
Portieres
Ganza
Philadelphia Record
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