The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-05-11
Some Centennial Fashions.
IN. Y, Cor. Bost ton Post.

In sun parasols, the pagoda and can
opy-tops are really the only fashionable
styles. These are composed OF plain or
brocaded twilled silk in black and fancy
tints, also in the neutral shades. They
are all lined, and principally with plain
silk of contrasting color to the coverings.
Black ones, both plain and brocaded, are
lined with white. Nearly all the dress
sunshades have a deep Aounce ofcashmere
or applique lace upon the edges. The
handles are of plain ivory, plain, shaded
and inlaid pearl and carved ebony, with
chased gold or silver tops. The size Is
quite large, being % inches. The sun
umbrellas are "a inches, found in plain
brown, navy blue and black coverings,
with plain cane handles of the same
materials as the parasols. Many Ofthese
have mock cable link chains carved IN
ivory or ebony for the handles:
And now the Centennial BelP' has
made its appearance among the new neck
gear. 1t is made Of crepe dc chine OF
faille silk, laid In narrow round folds and
wound in compact spiral coil In shape
of a bell, hollow inside, in which swings
round fringed tassel of the material,
representing the bell-tongue. These are
bordered around the bottom with a deep
houncing of cashmere or applique lace,
and upon the top fringed bow, by
which they are fastened to the .corsagee
at the throat. They are made from all
the delicate new shades, and many very
gorgeous ones are OF bright cardinal tint,
which contrasts effectively with the
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The Centennial bell bracelet is also a
novelty in the jewelry line. These are
made of braided silver or white metal
wire, giving the appearance OF iiligree
patterns, with spring enough to slip over
the wrist whole. Little, clear-ringing
bells are attached to them, sometimes
three or four in number Ladies who
wear these will be very m Isical bellies
Conch. she'll ear jewels and necklace
pendants, in their natural cameo pink
tints, are new and pretty for full-dress
toilet. Tortoise shell fancy earrings are
quite the rage with misses and very
Young ladies. Silver snake bracelets,
with venomous.looking heads and open
mouths, are made to. coil around the wrist
several times, lclving the tail to hang for
an eighth of a yard. These are suitable
for none but Hottentots or Indian women
to deck themselves with. beg pardon
If any of our American ladies have
adopted them. ;,
Fancy Russia leather and velvet belts
nearly an eighth of yard in width, and
fastened with buckle of enormous size
in front, are worn for promenade over
the polonaise or other close-fitting out
side garment.
Centennial pockethandkerchiefs are
made of Irish Euen, with white and ecru
centers, stamped upon the borders with
running vines, between which are
parallel bars, inside of which are
stamped in blue letters the names of all
the States in the Union. Four rows OF
stars form the outside border, and in each
corner is marked l776.
The Centennial fans are made in
swivel form, and when spread are per.
fectly round. They are put together in
sections, composed of black or buff
co,ored silk, and each section embroid.
cred or brOcaded with bouquets of gay
flowers. When closed the handle forms
the case.
Parasol combination fans are among
the curiosities of the current season.
These are composed of Russian leather
and when encased the parasol fans are
worn upon the side upon the chatelaine
hook. When the outside case is removed
a revolver presents itself, and. upon
touching the spring suddenly out pops
a cunning little round fan.
Fans for full dress occasions and
church are composed principally OF
white or Quaker. gray satin, made
perfectly plain, or medium size and
mounted upon frames of plain or carved
ivory and ebony or shaded and inlaid
pearl. Those that are ornamented at al
are literally covered with brocadings
paintings and embroidery.