Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-28

FROM THE TABLETS OF PARTISAN LAD,

FROM THE TABLETS OF A PARIsIAN LADY
Winter is fast drawing to close, and we
are entering the changeful DENT sdison, the
most trying, perhaps, for the modiste.
very pretty cloak OF white cloth Is
entirely lined with blue silk. The sleeves
are belt-shaped. Large square buttons.
Ornamented with miniature paintings,with
an artisticalIy chiseled framing, are placed
all the way down the 'front.'.
New mantles, of plum-colored cloth, are
formed of a sort of ample-circular cape,
gathered at the top on to plain shoulder
piece, bordered with wide cross-strip OF
black satin, with satin rosette upon the
shoulders. The cross-strip is continued in
two long lapels, resembling the ends of q
cravat, in front, and finished of with
fringe. The mantle Is trimmed round the
bottom with deep chenille fringe, and two
cross-strips OF satin above it. The sleeves
are coat-shaped, slit open at the wrists.
and trimmed with fringe and satin ro-
sette.
A paletot of grly cashmere forms a tight
fitting bodice, with sort of tunic skirt,
open in front. This lower part is orna-
mented with five large patterns enbroider-
ed in satin stitch with gray silk; these
patterns are very wide at the base and
gradually taper off at the top. There is
one of the same at the back, and one in
front of the upper part or bodice, and one
on each of the wide, dropping sleeves a Ia
iuive. These sleeves are lined with violet
satin; there are tight under-sleeves, which
are also ornamented with embroidery
work.
In opera cloaks there are also new and
elegant models. sa es
One ia of white cashmere, with a large
hood. 1t is very ample, with wide sleeves,
cut square at the bottom. These sleeys, as
well as the whole of the cloak, are lined
with slightly quilted buttercup-c colored
satin. The White cashmere is embroidered
with garland of flowers, worked with
black silk, and the edge of the garment is
trimmed with a rich black silk knotted
fringe, dotted at the top with yellow che
mile.
Another, also of white cashmere. is lined
with light green silk. 1t is cut in the shape
of the Imperial cloak, with one deep point
at the back and two in front. The Cloak is
trimmed all round with three rows of gold
. and black brocaded silk braid. Upon each
of the deep points of the cloak there is a
large pine pattern. embroidered i'm gold
thread and black silk. This elegant sortie de
bal is completed by hood of white gui-
pure. lined with light green silk, and fas-
tened at the throat with rich jeweled
clasp.
Indoor and walking dresses are, gener-
ally speaking. made quite plainly, with no
trimming but fiat braid, cross-strips or
rOnleaux.
There are exceptions, however, some
being very elaborately Ornamented, among
which we choose the two following for de-
scription:
The first is of violet poult-de- sole, with
long sweeping train. The skirt is trim
med with satin rouleaux of the same color,
beaded with jet, which Stimulates an apron
In front and second skirt at the back.
The waistband is of black satin. and it is
completed on either side by deep pointed
lapel of black satin, Joined together both in
front and at the back by pretty gimp cord
and tassels. The lapels are scallOped out
all round and bordered with ronleau of
violet satin. The high bodice is trimmed
to correspond with the skirt, with satin
rouleaux, headed with jet, Stimulating
low corseet bodice. The coat sleeves
have revers of black satin, slit open on
the outside and laced together again with
fine gimp cord, finished off with small
silk tassels
The second dress is also train-shaped; it
is made of light brown gros- grain silk.
Each width of the gored skirt is orna-
mented upon the seam with border of the
tips of jays feathers. The same trimming
is placed upon the high bodice and coat
sleeves.
For the evening,satin dresses are the pref
tiest. We have but to choose among those
couturieres for evening or dinner parties,
concert or theater toilets.
One is of Metternich green satin; the
skirt is plain. with long train. Small,
low bodice, covered with a Marie Antoi-
nette fichu of white lace, fastened at the
! back in rounded lapels, with rosette OF
green satin.
Another is of rose-colored satin. Plain
skirt, with sweeping train. Square, low
bodice; white flowers, and white blonde
upon the shoulders. The same blonde sim
ulates a sash, with long rounded lapels fall
ing upon the back of the dress, and forms
pretty low bertha upon the bodice. 1t is
put on almost plain upon the satin.
For young ladies. dre- ses of white gauze
or tarlatan are very prettily ornamented
with rouleauX of pink. blue, or green satin,
Stimulating tunics, second skirts, or chate-
laine sashes.
The low bodice is trimmed with bertha
of white blonde, either square, or made in
the shape of a low fichu, and crossed in
front. ~
The CAV season having begun so late this
year in Paris, is carried on longer than
usual. Balls are not y ct over, and we have
many lovely ball toilets to describe.
White muslin is once more come into
fashion for evening dresses, after having
! long been discarded for tulle, gauze and
tarlatan. Now, dead-white muslin, deli
cately embroidered, or trimmed with gui-
pure, form one of the most charming kinds
OF ball toilets that can be imagined.
OF bonnets, too, we must say few words,
though their shapes are much the same,
and they are no larger than they were. But
eTfancy they are placed much more for
ward upon the head than they were at the
beginning of the season. The ornament is
placed as diadem or baDdeau, inside, and
comes quite over the forehead.
bonnet of pearl-gray satin is arranged
at the top in three plaits. The strings, of
the same satin, are edged with blonde. A
at the side. A vOilette of embroidered
blonde falls at the back.
A Chaperon bonnet of Metterniche green
satin is scalloped out round the front bor-
der and bordered with rouleau of moire
of same color. Each scallop is ornamented
with a small dropping bunch of pearls.
The upper part OF the bonnet is crossed
with green moire ribbon, fastened on one
side with flower of green velvet with
pearl foliage.
"A Toquet bonnet of violet satin is trim
ed with a light border of tips of white mar
about feathers, which border is also con-
tined on one side of the strings. Inside
there is a bandeau of plain gold studded
with steels. .tIll
Many black lace bonnets are also worn
at this season, with colored flower placed
on one side, and we also see some Grape
OOnuets, emOlOluereo Win BLK, III sdtin
stitch.
These satin, lace, and Grape bonnets. form
the transition between velvet and straw,
or crinoline bonnets, which are never seen
until after Easter.
In aouueautes, we have to mention very
pretty fancy jewels in gold and steel, which
are quite fareur in Paris just now. The
complete parure, earrings, comb, brooch or
necklace, bracelet and waistband buckle,
are made in the same style. The steel or
naments are set in gold in the same way as
precious stones; the effect is bright and
dazzling by lamplight.
Then colored mother-of-pearl is another