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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1903
Page
5
A fashion note describes white lace opera coats with ermine trim and high lace collars, and showcases red hats in flat shapes featuring scarlet geraniums, autumn leaf trims, and cobwebby mieline. It also highlights Havana brown reception dresses, Spring fabrics, bourette textures, Mohairs, crepe de chine, and nun’s veiling among early season trends.
The article discusses gray as a flattering color for pale complexions, advising gray waistcoats and pouches to complement rosé and magnolia tones. It notes gray pongee is costly and suggests fabrics like taf feta and crepe de Chine for dining blouses, recommending harmonizing backgrounds for stylish women.
Bright jackets and hats, lace collars, and bow details mark this season with vivid colors and imported fabrics. Flower hats and velvet trims lead trends while practical secret pockets in opéra wraps appeal. oddities include egg shell siphon displays and global culinary curiosities for young readers.
The guide emphasizes a clinging teagown with a tight waist to knee fit and a richly flounced hem in stiff silk. Petticoats may use remnants, with varied silk types, differing from the yoke, and ruffies and piping in contrasting colors for emphasis.
A short guide presents a clothespin butterfly craft with gilded or velvet finishes, crepe paper wings, and hooked feelers. It lists party and children’s games including Recess Game for Sunny Mornings and How Do You Like It, plus a Geography Game and Easy Crafts for lamp screens and tissue paper decorations.
Mixed reading reads like a vintage craft verse praising simple daily acts. It mentions making paper shades for gas globes or lamps and links sewing, fullness of heart, gratitude, care, prayer, greetings, patience, trust, and kindness to a happy day. The tone is devotional and domestic, with a flourish of old fashioned spelling and imagery.
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