The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
CHRISTMAS FASHIONS In TOYS AND
PORCELAIN.


at the ''Palas Royal" 1877 Canal street, otherwise
known rs "Levy's Grand Bazaar" To look
through this establishment, to thread the laby-
rinthine ways among the rag-babies and drums
and trumpets is q feat OF no easy accomplish
ment by reason of the immense stock Mr.. Levy
has received. and has piled up upon the counters,
and in the show windows, and along the shelves
Santa CLAUS will find them easy Of access, and
dare say the happy little recipient Of the train OF
cars, with tunnels and circular track included in
the 10Y, will bless the jovial old fellow for his
bounty. The little carriages designed for Infants
use were shown here in endless variety; in the
cheaper grades, the cushioned portions
are covered with leather or plain rep, while in the
more expensive varieties, silk damask reps ia del
icste shades 81 contrasted with rich plain silk Of
darker hue Carriages topped with rubber cost
little more than those topped with leather, but
are in the end cheaper, as the leather tops be-
and crack easily in cold weather. while the rubber
ones are alike lmperviouB to heat and cold. Ex-
quisite little rugs OF various kinds are made ex-
pressly for baby carriages, and may be purchased
at slight additional cost The incest OF these
rugs are made by hand from white and colored
wool, and in beauty of design closely resemble
the finest patterns seen in French moquette car
pets. A novelty in Afghans is called the sea-
foam, on account OF its likeness to lines OF tiny
foam capped waves.
Passing from the inventions designed especially
to promote the comfort Of the child, find the
same articles on q smaller scale among the things
which contribute most TO its amusement. Toy
carriages are provided with the same appurte-
Dances as the larger ones, and are similar to
them in construction and general appearance.
DOLLS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
from the substantial rubber baby to the mnia-
ture belle who stands ready, arrayed in finest
lace and costliest silk or satin, to receive her
guests, are displayed in greatest numbers. These
are OF wax, biscuit, or china, with movable eyes
and real hair. Amid the gayly dressed throng you
MAJ " rtat fnrra
Of several noted individuals who figure largely in
song and story.
A"Madame Apgot" was quite life-like. Dolls
that walk. dancs, talk and perform many other
seen, together with other ingenious toys con-
structed on the same principles. Doll trous-
seaux are quite in order; they were displayed in
lavish elegance from the tiny satin CATERS and
through all the dainty varieties OF a ladys outfit
up to the golden knobs that are now deemed
"style" to wear In the ears.
DOLL HOUSES
are modelled and finished to correspond with
larger Dwellings, and many Of them exhibit
Q great deal OF fine and artistic work
manship MIR. Levy makes fine display
Of miniature parlor sets for children; these
and two upright chairs, all upholstered in
good, durable reps; the price per set is
twenty. i've dollars. How the little chubby dsr-
lings Will enjoy such. For instance, mamma's
DAy-WlnQOW plhCou Nv Inc OlBpD6al OF tu0 young
housekeeper-with what pride will she set about
the duties Of hospitality How she will arrange
and rearrange the little hassocks, and drape the
lace curtains in the most approved manner, so as
to soften the rich lights in her own little boudor.
And, then, at the Palais Royal, for the young
madam. there were real stoves made of cast iron,
with complete outfit; tea sets and dinner sets,
and no end OF doll furniture, with washtubs,
board and scrubbing brushes. bridal bed for
her dolship was something unique in it's way;
IN ~ linn y1Sutf. fry :
needed no connoisseur to admire the well-fnished
wood work; the mattress, bolster and pillows
were OF moss, with fine, lace-like spread and
slips. The bed was of large proportions, and
the cornice particularly beautiful: BY the way,
the Palais Royal furnishes dol! weddings with all
necessary appurtenances; even the bride and
bridegroom are supplied, upon short notice, with
their usual train OF attendants.
THE MECHANICAL TOYS
are something wonderful in their line; q creeping
oaby, negro woman washing, dairy maid churn-
ing, couple OF boxers, Gen. Grant smoking
ing goat, we're all laughable and natural; the
most beautiful of these toys were q peacock and
an Italian harper; the former was Of considerable
size, and when touched with the magical key
thst transformed it into moving bird, the out
spreading tail with gorgeous plumage WAS mar
vel to look at; the feet also were endowed with
action, strutting backward and forward, impelied
by the wonderful mechanism. The Italian harper,
though somewhat cleaner az to clothes and per-
son than his class ordinarily are, was splendid
representation OF the wandering minstrel; he
was clad all in silk attire, with jaunty, rakish
hat set upon his tangled back curls, and when
made to play upon bis harp, moving his head
from side to side in roguish manner; the price Of
this toy WAS $2J. 1t would make pretty and
pleasing ornament for lady's parlor, as the mel
odles played by the young minstrel are all well
known and populsr ones. For small girls there
are doll trunks, pianos and sewing machines-
these latter quite ingenious in construction, as
the dolls trousseau may be stitched, ehirred and
ruffied upon them quite neatly. For small boys
(much to the anguish and sorrow of this commu-
msy) there are drums and trumpsts, and from.
bones, and horns without end, which statement
the advent of Christmas morn will corroborate.
The "Bulldozers" will delight the little men !;
this consist Of company ou soldiers made Of
metal, to be operated BY erryts Of stick.
III yApArssnnNA NAnE
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