The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-15
FURS.
Winter Fashions in FuIs-The Seal Az
vancing in Favor-Childrs-'s F'urS-

Seal. which has been steadily advanc-
ing in favor for some time past, still re-
tains its eminent position as the leading
fashionable fur, and saques manufac-
tured from the finest English dyed seal
will undoubtedly prove to be The most
desira BILE garments offered by the more
prominent furriers in all of our larger
cities. Parties DESTROYS of damaging
the reputation of seal have been bus1ly
engaged circulating reports to the Ell
feet that its present popularity could
not be maintained for another season,
and that seal skin saques would not be
accorded the same degree OF favor as
formerly, particularly by ladies wearing
the goods of superior quality; but the
rumor is without any foundation IN
truth, as seal has never been more ap-
preciated than at the present time. Inc
great beauty and intrinsic merits which
il possesses insure q present and future
popularity beyond doubt. Its acknowl-
edged durability and the reduced prices
at which it is being sold are favorable
considerations regarding the econo-
nay of seal, as compared with other
furs.
Sacques this season are cut so as to
fit somewhat more closely to the figure
OF the wearer than they did last season,
and are from thirty to thirty -four inches
in length. Plain and fur-trimmed
sacques will be equally fashionable for
the coming winter. Except in special
instances, and in the lower grades, the
trimming will be slightly wider than
heretofore, and the fur employed for the
purpose will be plucked and unplucked
otter, black marten, 9rebe and genet.
Seal skin covered buttons and cross bars
with ornamental seal pendants, will form
the more stylish fastenings for sacques
and cloaks. Mutfs of seal, sable, mink,
black marten, and variety of other
fancy furs, including silver fox and
chinchilla, have been made little larger
than usual. Brown satin gree OF fine
quality is the preferred material for
lining, and slain ribbon, or bows of rib
bon having either fringed or embroider-
ed ends, constitute the fashionable trim
mings In some instances the muffs
are made up perfectly plain, no trim
ming of any kind being used. Maffs OF
the tails of the Russian and Hudson's
Bay sables are among the attractive nov
elites Of the season.
In style boas remain about the same as
last year-the flat shape, of two yards
III.
Ladies' seal skin hats and caps, for
which there is a large demand, are, &C.
cording to the tastes of the wearer,
either quite plain or richly trimmed
with ostrich plumes, or other dressy
fenthers. The popular GainsborouSh
hat is one of the leading shapes, and
round hats and turbans will also be
worn extensively. The newest style of
hat introduced this season may be worn
either as a bonnet, skating or riding
hat.
F'l1rs for gentlemen have been prOvid-
ed in liberal variety of styles and ma
terial, and the seal skin coats, both for
walking and riding purposes, are espec-
tally worthy of mention. Caps with or
without bands or visors are made OF
seal, beaver. otter, nutria, and the sew
eral other furs usually employed Ill the
manufacture of caps. The round cap
with a deep band is the shape most IN
favor. Gloves have been manufactured
IN an equal variety of furs, and, with a
cold winter, the demand for these will
undoubtedly be very great, as they are
offered at reasonably low prices.
The assortment of children's furs en-
braces sacques of gray squirrel, muffs
and boas of grey krimner, coney and
similar furs, and caps in variety of
tastefully designed styles. There is an
Increasing tendency to dress children III
furs, and it is very probable that this
commendable taste upon the part of pa
rents viii be more generally INDUCED
during the ensuing winter than ever be-
fore.
Considerable attention has been de
voted to the importation and manufac-
tire of the fashionable styles of elegant
silk cloaks, which are being made of the
very best quality of French silk, sicih-
enne and plain and figured poplin.
These cloaks are lined with ermine, gay
and white squirrel, and furs Of a like
character. Dolmans, which aye now cut
with flowing sleeves and made nearly
long enough to reach the bottom OF the
dress, and flr-lined silk cardinals, APP
pear in both original and Partisan de-
signs, and are meeting with marked APP
probation and success.