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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
9
The article outlines seasonal Easter outfits for a family, with emphasis on warmer spring fabrics for children aged up to six and older teens. It highlights satin trims on new tweeds, pastel suitings, and military inspired looks for girls seven to fourteen, plus navy blue options with red lining.
Spring fashion features personalized pins and clips for handbags and lapels. Sportswomen adorn shoulders with symbols like flying fish or tennis racquets while country residents may wear a small R. F. D. box pin. Riding enthusiasts like gold stirrups and bridge players favor a cluster of playing card suits.
A Washington fashion stroll highlights spring ensembles at Rothschild and Smart and Thrifty stores. Features include pastel jewel tones, red accents, tailored coats, camel’s hair, and Gone With the Wind inspired designs. Rockwood’s showcases Rhett Butler and Tara coats with plaid tweed and military styling.
Bloused backs debut as a key feature in Clarepotter spring coats. A putty beige corduroy dressy piece shows a fitted hip band to emphasize the bloused bodice, while a pimiento red wool coat balances the back detail with four large front pockets.
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