The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-03
FASHIONS IN FuRs,
Varieties and Prices..What Will he
Worn This Winter.
From the New York Evening Post


Worn This Winter.
From the New York Evening Post.l
Inquiry among the trade in this city
shows that the demand for fnrs this
winter is likely to be greater than ever
before, as they will be more largely
used for trimming as well as for entire
garments. Sealskin continues to be
the favorit-, and will be worn in shades
so dark that it will not be inappropriate
with mourning. Owing to the great
demand, both here and in Europe, the
price Of London colored sealskin has
advanced from twenty to twenty five
per cent. above the rates Of year ago,
this addition having taken place upon
the skins themselves, before made up
for the wearer. The chief item in this
advance is the cost Of coloring, which
has been increased by the dyers for the
Oppenheims, of Londen. in whose fam
lily the preparation Of the dye has
been secret for generations. Ameri-
can dyed sealskins are said to be infe-
rior, as the color will not hold.
The demand for furs generally has
been so large in Europe, and the des-
truction of fur-bearing animals so great,
that in the European markets the price
of all furs has advanced from fifteen to
twenty per cent. in the last year, with
the sole exception Of ermine. which is
even lower, being no longer fashionable
except for children. In this country,
however, the prices Of other furs than
sealskin have not yet been materially
affected.
The cost of plain jacket Of Alaska
sealskin is now from 1925 to 200, while
the same of Shetland seal costs from
5000 to 1915. Trimmings pup
otter increase the expense Of 800. 1t
is said that only about twenty-five Of
these pup" offers are killed in the
course of a year, and their exquisite
fur is, therefore, extremely valuable.
The cost of single small skin is not
less than $3.50.
Trimmings of old sea otter add from
$50 to $75 to the cost Of sealskin
jacket, and beaver trimmings, which
are used chiefly in revamping old gar
ments, increase the price by from $25
to $40. At the house Of G. g. Gunther
& Co., No. 10 Union Square, a jacket Of
Shetland sealskin, heavily trimmed
with chinckila has just been made to
order at a cost Of $500.
Beaver and mink sacks are not here
in popular demand, but, being very
warm. are sold in considerable num-
bers for wear in the cold climate Of the
Northwest. Their prices vary from
800 to 1855 for beaver and frum 5000
to $3.50 for mink.
Carnage wraps Of sealskin arc lined
with squirrel fur, but sacks and jackets
are generally lined with brown quilted
satin.
Muffs and boas are finished with fur
buttons and ribbon bows, instead Of the
heavy tassels which were formerly in
fashion.
Silk carriage wraps, lined with fur,
will be fashionable this winter, and, fer
trimming, viii. be used on all velvet
sacks. Mufs and fur trimmed velvet
will be worn to match. The following
will be the favorite trimmings for gar
ments of velvet and cloth; Chinchilla,
from So to $40 per yard; Russian fox,
SIS per yard silver fox, SIS to SIS per
yard; Alaska sable, $3.50 to SIS per
yard.
For children's furs, white cony and
ermine will be fashionable for entire
garments. For trimmings there are
natural genet at from Sl.5O to $3.50
per yard, and gray fox at from 75c ia
50.
Sets Of boas and muffs for ladies are
shown at from $40 to $50 in seal skin,
at from $50 to Els in chincnilla, and a,
from S25 to 500 in mink. Ladies
and gentlemen sealskin caps are both
made with rolled-up band, and cos,
from $40 to SIS.
Fur trimming for gentlemen over,
coats is generally confined to the collar
and cuffs. Boys overcoats are also
bound around the bottom with beaver
sealskin, or black astrakhan. Sealskir
vests are made to order at from S25 Il
$40. Walking gloves Of sealskin ART
sold for from s. to Sl2, and long driv
ing gauntlcts for from 800 to S25.
Sleigh and lap robes will be Of the us
ual varieties. A black bcarskin rob,
costs from ESQ to $50, beaver from
500 to $50, and sea otter abou
$500. Messrs. C. G.. Gunther 4 Co.
have Just made . robe of Shetland seal
skin to order at cost Of $3.50. Foo
NUTS, for use in driving, are this season
often made in double compartments, s.
that one suffices for two ladies. Thes
are usually made Of badger or foxskin
the single muffs costing from IS to 90
and the double from $40 to Sl2.
For mats to lie by the bedside or i
bath rooms. the skins Of foxes, comics
and cub bears are used, at An expens
Of from 50 to SIS. In some cases til
natural form Of the skin is preserved
together with the claws, and artificis
eyes are added.
| The depression Of trade since til
panic has not, it is said, affected tn
traffic in fuIs, which are chiefly bongh
by the weaithier classes, and yet, to
certain extent, are articles Of necessity
The city trade for this season has nc
yet begun, and its character, as usua
will largely depend upon that Of th
weather. From the country at lare
the demand is already active, bein
larger than year ago.
The great fires in Chicago aid Bo
ton, IN which many valuable furs wei
destroyed. have had curious effect
causing the transmission Of furs to Ne
York from distant cities, for renovatic
and safe keeping during the spring n