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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1909
Page
16
The article surveys shifts in undergarment style as designers phase out muslin and lace for Silk tights and streamlined pieces. It notes the move away from full petticoats to tighter silhouettes, with corsets, drawers, and single piece gowns evolving toward simpler lines.
The article surveys dress undergarments and gowns with emphasis on princess corset covers long petticoats and nightgowns. It notes embroidery eyelets ribbons and trims, the move toward fitted petticoats and glove styles, and design aims for modesty and comfort in period lingerie.
The article describes night wear such as satin and chiffon negligees with petticoats and murmurs of boyish elegance. It covers Swiss dot fabrics, embroidered dimities, and the Directoire-inspired corset trends emphasizing longer backs and smoother lines. It notes garter-heavy long corsets and new silk stockings with cotton garter tops.
A Connecticut resort offers a summer program where a young woman teaches tennis and golf to hotel guests to cover expenses. The instructor recounts scaling lessons, attracting pupils, and adapting pricing with small groups while stressing steady practice and enjoyment of outdoor games.
An 19th century report details the California abalone as a delicate shellfish rivaling oysters. It describes harvesting by divers, electric stunning for tender meat, and methods from boiling to canning. Abalone broth and chowder appear at leading hotels, with notes on nutritional value and supply.
A woman describes dieting with guidance from an old dancer famed for shaping a slim figure. She follows a strict four meal plan and walking routine, losing eight pounds in a week, and learns to balance breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner with targeted exercise to maintain a slender waist and graceful posture.
An observational piece describes men who sew and mend, focusing on a street umbrella repairman demonstrating deft needlework. It emphasizes skill over gender stereotypes, noting many men sew well and can perform intricate mending and stitching with precision, drawing attention to their expertise in a practical craft.
Elizabeth McGillivary serves as the only New York teacher with a classroom on a hospital roof. Appointed from public school ranks, she now teaches two tuberculosis patients housed at the Vanderbuilt Red Cross transom camp opened last December. About twenty pupils are enrolled and study will mirror public school work so children can resume regular classes without loss of time after leaving for treatment.
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