Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-09-22
Freshest Fashions.
From the Now York Mail. Sept. ISL

Natural history furniture, as II i
! called, is becoming fashionable. W.
have seen a beautiful set OF large armed
chairs covered with the skins Of Roya
Bengal tigers, so put on as to give the
idea that the fierce monarch Of the jungle
had taken possession of them. The chair
as seen from the back side, presented a
particularly savage aspect; the head and
forepaws of the animal reaching over
the back Of it, while the tail curled up
from the bottom. The foot-stools con-
tained the head Of one Of the lesser ami
mails Of the feline race. This furniture
is suitable for studies and reception
rooms,
1t is said feather hats for ladies will be
fashionable this winter. They are made
of the skins and plumage of birds, and
are suitable for the opera or full dress
, reception.
Ear rings made Of pauthers claws sus.
pended from tiny gold chains are the
latest novelty.
Shawl pins have appeared with heads
composed Of the soft down-covered legs
and feet Of the owl I
The political excitement has brought
out some novelties for gentlemen. Among
these VIC natice narrow silk neckties OF
all shades, with very good portraits OF
Grant and Colfax woven in black and
white at the ends. They are much hand.
somer for wearing purposes than badges
and are just as patriotic.
Sleeve buttons have appeared contain.
ing the medallion faces of the various
political candidates.
The following dinner dress was worn
the other evening, and was remarked as
being very handsome. 1t was made OF
pale green silk gauze--the shade called
moonlight green; the skirt was trimmed
with bouiilonnes of tulle. The low bod
ice was bouilIonne round the shoulders !;
the hair was arranged as o chignon of
curls, and small sprays of white convolv-
uli intermingled with the curls; bou-
quet ofsimilar flowers decorated the side
Of the bodice. A pearl locket was the
only ornament.
Black satin plush hats for misses are
again coming into fashion.
White uncut velvet vests will be worn
by gentlemen upon full dress occasions
this winter. They will be made double.
breasted, but cut low in the bosom.
8 Trimmings for dresses now consist
almost entirely of fringes, narrow
founces, and points of the same material
as the dress. ii Ie lpa
{ A new skirt has made its appearance
which is destined to have a greater run
than the Balmoral-and there was time
when these we're manufactured at one
mill 10 Massachusetts, at the rate of one
Thousand day. The new skirt is called
the Grand Dnchesse, and is already ex-
tensively worn in this city. 1t is manu-
factured by the Mentz Brothers, of Phil
adelphia, and is one of the most beautiful
things of the kind we have ever seen.
They are made of the finest felt cloth, in
all colors and tints, from the scarlet
skating skirt to the msuve and butter.
colored opera skirt. Around the bottom
of each skirt most beautiful patterns are
wrought of leaves, flowers, scroll-work,
and every imaginable design. This Or
has all the appearance Of
cut velvet, or heavy silk embroidery, and
is done by machinery. These skirts can
be seen in great numbers at the house of
Gilbert, jr., & Co., l55 Leonard
street, this city.
Gentlemen are often puzzled 10 know
what to wear next to the skin in the shape
Of chest wrsppings and under vests. The
merino gauzes are not satisfactory, and
rs cold weather approaches are not warm
enough. The Gilbert zephyr and silk
warp fannels will be found TO be just the
for those who are so fortunate
ls to get them. M srHb
Much more care and attention have
1een paid to boots and shoes since the
introduction of short dresses than was the
Ease when train skirts were worn, aud
he feet were consequently invisible.
Walking boots are now made entirely Of
lack glazed kid, with elastic sides,
louble soles and military heels, orna-
nented on the insteP with black satin |
,ow. sr ar
A favorite croquet shoe is made of |
lressed calfskin of different colors, and |
Ilso black, and is ornamented with a
'uckle in 'front.' ii
All the new shapes of boots aud shoes
AVE square, broad toes tassels and bows |
10 longer decorate the leg, but are re-
moved lower to the instep, where they |
re, Of course, more becoming.
. HH