Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-01


Present Indications Of the weather fol
the winter point very strongly 10 q
severe season. 1t is well known that
the matter of furs being fashionable
depends entirely upon the weather.
Hence they will be more fashionable
than even this season. The style and
character of the standard furs remain
about the same. The time-honored
Canada Sable or Mink, in NUTS and
small capes or boas, remains now, as it
doubtless viii be for years and years to
come, the standard among sensible, as
well as fashionable people. The reason
this fur has such a prominent place in
the esteem Of ladies generally is that it
is altogether the most economical Of all
the fashionable furs-econOmical, be-
n most durable; and while the Black
Marten, Seal, and other novelties which
have been introduced from eason
TO another are very pretty and dressy,
they will never supplant the Canada
Sable.
Hudson's Bay Sable and Royal Ermine
are, of course, still the same favorites as
of old, and they, with the Canada Sable,
constitute the three classes of furs most
Iy worn. We may add that Black
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tinue, also, to be the standard furs for
ladies in mourning, for those who wear
dark colors, or who for any reason prefer
black furs.
Serviceable and handsome furs have
come within the reach of moderate
purses, owing, perhaps, to the ingenuity
displayed by furriers in the adaptation
of skins formerly unheard of.
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be had very low. These look well with
walking dresses, soften the complexion,
and last, though not least, do not at
tract moths.
They are preferable to the coarse quail
ties Of mink, which wear lighter, and
are hard to protect. The fur known as
the Alaska sable is somewhat lower in
price than seal-skin. 1t has a very rich
effect and is preferred by many.
The price of Russian sable puts II be-
yOnd general reach, a muff and boa
costing from one hundred and fifty dol
lars to eight hundred dollars.
Ermine has decreased in price. This
is the most becoming Of all furs, but it
il reserved for carriage dress and even
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For use no fur excels the black Astra-
chan, and the price is very moderate.
In this climate such a set is very desira-
BILE. Thus muftied n can face all
weather, as rain does not hurt the fur.
Trimming furs are sold by the yard,
and are very effective on velvet over
dresses and sacques. 1t is allowable to
put them on heavy wooden stuffs, but
they should be chosen with care as to
color. A black velvet poionaise,
trimmed with sable, is a beautiful winter
garment, and is not 10 danger of grow
ing common. The variety Of furs for
children is very large this season.
Whole sets, sacque, mutt and turban,
are very much worn. Whether or not
this stye of clothing is healthy, is aques-
ton for physicians to answer. There
is certainly ground for debate.
These sets come in ermine, French
ermine, Iceland lamb, Persian lamb and
squirrel.
The putting away of furs, after the
season, isan important matter. Accord
ing to fur dealers eamphOr sould not be
used. The furs should be hung in the
air for several days, beaten thoroughly
with a light switch, rolled in brown pa
per, put in boxes, and placed in a dry
closet. At intervals, though the sum
mer, it is well to take them out, and
examine and air them. This is all that
is necessary for their preservation from
moths. -Demorest's Monthly.