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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1911
Page
35
A Washington Post style feature surveys debutante fashion as young women dominate social scenes with elaborate empire gowns, chiffon and velvet frocks, crystal embroidery, and one piece velvet outfits. It notes the trend toward short sleeves, tunics, and carefully chosen trims amid teas and dances.
In a reminiscence about the cake belt from New York to New England, the author recalls households judged by the variety of cakes at company teas. The piece contrasts old fashioned cake baking as a fine art with modern attitudes, noting how men, women, and children differ in cake consumption and preparation across generations.
A new women’s dormitory, Miller Hall, opened at Brown University, named for Dr and Mrs Horace G Miller following generous gifts. Slater Memorial Homestead, previously a women’s dorm, was sold to Miss E C McVicker and will be donated to the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Rhode Island. Bryn Mawr’s Miss M Carry Thomas begins a three month England Egypt vacation, her first in two years as president and dean.
The article surveys linen wardrobes showing damask tablecloths and napkins rising in favor post holidays. It notes finer weaves, hand scalloped edges, and monograms, with sets featuring centerpieces and doylies. Japanese and European imports broaden styles from damask to lace and open embroidery.
The Maria Mitchell Memorial Association has raised $10,000 toward a $325,000 scholarship fund at Vassar. Formed to honor astronomer Maria Mitchell a Vassar professor for 28 years the group bought her birthplace house on Wantucket Island and started a museum. A research fellowship in astronomy will be awarded to a qualified woman graduate to pursue work in an approved observatory, named Nantucket Maria Mitchell research fellow.
Miss Sophie Heilbrun invented a machine to open 400 letters a minute, heading a mail order firm. Ernesta di Lisi, only 15, created a turntable device for vehicle reversal. Louise Klein Miller lectured in New York on school garden needs, hosted by multiple associations. Mrs Champlain L. Riley and Zoe Russell-Bateman spoke for woman suffrage in Plainfield. Ida Clyde Clarke plans a Children’s National Daily in 1911, avoiding sensational crimes. George W Coleman leads Home Missions council with nine denominations. Anna Woolcott, Denver school head, won reappointment to State University seat. Wixson-Woolcett League backs Wixson for state superintendent and Woolcott for Regent.
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