Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1865-11-15
The Fashions Ira Furs.
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The present style of fur collar. known
5 the "Eugenie," is 40 improvement or
he form in which it first appeared, be
ng somewhat larger snd more ornament
/. t is deeper both at the front and
,ack than formerly, aud the tabs in front
which are much like those of the jgq.
.ollar, so much admired in lace, are fin
shed with tips This change was mucl
ieeded, as the small collar without tabs
Constituted little or no protection TO the
hest in very cold weather. These col
ars are madein woways; IN one style the
Ir rnnning down as in cspes; and in the
Ither, two skins are used, the fur inclin-
ng around. and bringing the dark stripe
qudistant between the neck and the
edge of the collar.
Cuffs are very little worn, and when
wanted will be generally made TO order
They are no longer necessary, since the
'iOsely fitting sleeve Is so much used
The cost of a sett of good furs is thereby
diminished fifteen or twenty dollars.
Victorines and tippets will be worn.
more particularly by elderly ladies'
Chey have, however a cumbrous appear
nee, and the light tasteful collar will
Without regard to the reigning style, be
preferred by the young.
The half fur capes are made without
abs, but large enough to protect the
;hesJ. The large fur capes are not worn
5 much as formerly, though they are o.
.xblbition and OCCASIONALLY find a pUT-
:haser among sef-guS who study comfor'
more than fssaiOn Nor Is there as much
all for fur cIo5ks a formerly, and it Is
-arely one is now made.
THE FURs.
The Siberisn squirrel fur is much used
or children's wear. It is made up IL
.etts comprising a collar, mutt aud cuffs
rhe cuff is almost indispensable for the
title folks, as their wrists and arms have
Usually no other protection.
River mink, OF, as it is commonly call
ID, musk-rat-a warm, comfortable fur
= worn in some parts of the country,
Iarticulsrly in the West. IL is usually
sOid under the name of mink. and many
persons who wear it believe they are
wearing the lower grades of mink. Many
# these persons would be much surprised
o learn that their furs were made from
the skin of musk rats.
Ermine, usually considered a rich and
handsome fur, msde up in collar and
mutt, is now q triae less expensive than
mink. 1t is not as durable as mink or
sable, nor as suitable on all occasions as
these fnTs; but it is elegant for evening
wear, and is better adapted for autumn
weather, or the sunny days OF spring,
than the heavier and more costly furs-
The Russian sable is still without any
rival, partly because much money Is re-
quired to buy it. A collar and muf, or
cape may cost several hundred dollars,
according to their size and the rarity Of
the skins of which they are made. Col
lars and muffs OF the Hudson Bay sable
are very neat and fashionable.
Muffs and collars are also made of the
black Astrakhan fur, and exhibited in
some of the fashionable establishments.
They have, of course, . woolly appear
ance, and may not, for that re Ison. come
into use. Many persons who wish a
cheaper fur than the real mink would
probably prefer squirrel, which is not
more than half the price of Astrskhan,
and is the best and prettiest Of the COM
mon furs. A set of Astrakhan costs about
dollars.