The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-11-23
FOR THE LADIES.

WINTER FASHIONS.

WINTER FASHIONS.
A neat and cheap walking suit in made
by using self-trimmed waterproof, cut
demi-traIn, with polanaise this makes q
neat and modest travelling dress, suitable
for nearly any occasion that does not re-
quire full dress. The old style Of braid
ing with white silk on black ground, is
again revived with pleasing effect. Among
the latest importations, il shown the old
fashioned Talms wrap, and Is especially
adapted for the use Of middle-aged ladies.
In the line Of shaWls, the plain colors or
mixed figure, is rapidly superseding the
stripe Paisley shawls as we'll as camels-
hair are always fashionable.
MORNING WRAPPERS
are cut with the basque back, and half
flowing sleeve, OF wide cuff in imitation,
the out-slde pockets are cut in various pat
terms, and where plain goods are used are
ornamented with braiding
PosTILLIoN BAsQUEs
are cut with q deep frill, and worn with
an overskirt, which should be open at the
back and looped at the Sides.
FUR LITTLE GIRLS,
small even plaids, III bright colors, are the
most desirable, and require very little
trimming. This style Of goods is shown
in nearly all the different material, and is
offered for from % cents to 81 W per yard
The sailor shirt style Of sacqne-made Of
opera hannel-is also a necessary addition
to the wardrobe of very young ladies', and
should be confined At the waist by .
leather belt. These sacques are very pref
ty, Ornamented with braid, in contrasting
cOlors for the older young ladies', these
garments should be cut half-tight, fitting
with basque back, slashed at the sides
with heavy braided cuff
HATS
are distinguishable from bonnets
only that they are minus strings,
and held firmly to their place by
an elastic cord, the bonnet has strings tied
under the chin with double bow black
velvet and heavy straw very fully trimmed
with lace, and flowers, and ostrich tips,
constitute the leading materials used the
readers Of the WoRKINGMAN's ADVOCATE
need not to be reminded that the Messrs.
Webster, of Wabash Avenue, are the same
parties who little more than one year ago
gave away to the wives and
children Of the aoorkisg men, over two
dollars worth Of hats and bonnets
at their store on Lake street. For two
days their regular sales were suspended,
and the crowds that entered with uncover
I'd heads departed rejoicing. The writer Of
this article, was . silent witness to this
generous act, which resembled nothing 20
much a. our great and good relief and aid
society, which it in reality was for the time;
and now, having passed through the Chica-
20 fire, they are still Al their post, the
never failing friend Of the working classes,
who find special prices here to accommo-
date them.
BOOTS AND SHOES
The low square heel IN . great improve
nent in these days Of pedsstriAnism, and
not only Ia the heel lower, but the whole
hoe is cut much lower than formerly, and
astens with buttona. or IN laced. 70 nuit
he taste Of the wearer. Quilted slippers
ne shown among the new goods, cut a IA
Marie Astionetts, and lined with red fan
lel For this cold winter weather these
hppsrs are very comfortable
HoUsRHoLD-sGLIAA rLArTNo,
hat in mot all silver, but much more lasting |
md fully % beautiful, 10 now brought to
uch state cf peEfectiOn that for the smAA |
um Of 12i cents or q, 80 psr dossn, you