The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-03-21
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New sIateriais- .1giIIinery --t'0slnmo Gloves
Carpets Materials.
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terms arc charming reproductions oil what
nature in her happiest moments has accom-
plishod. But blossoms, buds aud attendant
leaves of green are almost always very small
and cover the surface closely. In all wool,
and silk and wool materials, the colors Of
course become subdued. and here we find the
term domasses applied. while reaching yet
higher types in all silk, we come to those
rich brocades which will constitute an i'm
pnrtant part Of the handaomest spring cos
tunes. Pokin stripes are also quite fashion.
able and in various widths appear on all /
elassos Of goods. For general wear very thin
woolens are in quiet shades Of grey or brown
while some Of the most expensive hayo hairs
lying fiat over the surface after the manner |
Of India camel's hair, which during the win |
ter was no highly esteemed. Thin gauzes are
covered either with brocaded patterns dis. |
posed at random over the surface or ia
stripes.
s HILLGSEHY.
The most elegant bonnots are Of soft yellow
Tuscan or chips, and are brought out in /
shapes which with crown Of medium height,
show Il wide brin Of equal dimension all
round This brim tho milliner catches ac-
cordiDg to her fancy, and in consequences we
find considerable variety. In general the
brim farcs over the forehead, but the flowers
arc not placed inside but sutaidc, where they
arc used with much boldncas. Most frequent
ly they appear ia heavy rows without foliage.
but sometimes rich sprays are reen; nor are
| great favor, ast 8ell'also as crysanthemums
and poppies. Tong ostrich plumes sweep
over these fancifuily shaped bouncts. and of
teu:imes the trimming is Of soft silk or satin
on ths bias disposed in foids. while on the in.
side lining Of dark velvet q aliirring Of
silk forms an effective contrast. Breton lace
| is in great favor ia millinery and il combined
| in all manner Of ways. As for ribbons, my
whole letter might DO devoted 70 them aud
yet the description be incomplete. Suffice It
to say that every possible variety Of floral
pattern appears. rcEching III the Inste expen.
sve styles 20 very elaborate brocades. while
stripes. plaids. aud plain satin, moirc or grog
grain are in equal favor Besides ribbons, we
lnd materials in large variety brought out
for millinery gauzc. hrocadea, stripes, piaids
aai open work silks called guipnfes. Rough
and ready strawa for general wear more uni.
form in shape. aud while rising 20 4 moderate
height over the forehead. are pressed close To
the head a. the sidea Sons arc in brish.
mixtures Of eolors. rel. b!ua. yellow, etc,
like tho brighter varieties Of mixed dress
gooda English walking hats rc-appear, as
we'll also as tuFbsas; both teins vasiously
modified
cos1t.irz.
Combination costumes are in quite as
much favor aa they have ever been, and thus
while fancifaiiy devised materials appear in
overwhelming varieties. yet everywhere We
see plain goods intended TO be saed in oaset
Short costumes have of course taken firm
hold a charming suit in this style has a
shoft skirt trimmed with double box plaits
alternating with bands. and with this. the
Zophss eyeFakirs and Dereetoirs jacket are
combined Brocads and satin ara the mate.
rialn used 4 pretty house toilette Of bronze
velve. and denassee Is made with FEida over
skirt and Melaine basque, while another
equally effective and also wi:h dcmi.trained
SKIRT Is made Lamballe polonaise. very bout
iaut in the back. with basque trimmed il
front to represent Louis XVI vest.
CLOVES.
Iu gloves. the handsomcst novelty Of the
. season is the Harris Paris kid lace top. This
+ a. the name shows. has finishing Of fines
. quality kid cut in imitation vaienciennes
lace, which il about three inches wide on tn
outside Of the arm. gradually sloping 70 tn
tha button. Prices commence at SITS
Tho Harria Provost aide cut glove is niue
sought after for evening and fall dress. Will
the Harris seamless from three battons a. s
It is in all lengths and holds leading pnsitio
d as both elegant and darablc. The Tictori
and Donna Marie are excellent gloves at sti
lower pricea,,
CARPETS.
Housekeepers in spring tune. wid
- awake on tho subject of carpets, Hero "
find Persian and Indian patterns very fasl
ionabie. as well also as Egyptian design. y
ID new ideas find representation at the leadir
house Of she@ard Knapp, which rising COZ
spicuous on 18TH street and Sixth Avenue
the chief business establishment in that pc
ton Of the city. now resort which closel
rivals Broadway. Devoted exclusively
"A. earpctings, upholstry and curtains the stoC
y includes every variety. In the first line v
n find all styles of carpets from Aioqaette
II ingram; in the two last, all grades from Il
he simple and Inexpensive to goods OF the fine
ne aud richest texture. Out of town orders n
ais flled with conscientious care and have inv
"a. riably given entire satisfaction Merchan
va would do we'll to send for circulars giving
description Of the Carpet Exhibitor, one
the most enterprising inventions of the tim
BY means of it, carpets can be sold from
sample as readily as il large stock we
y kept on hand, fer the sample being plac
" within four mirrors standing on edge so as
'so form rectangular box of moderate size,
- result is a continuous stretch of carpctiT
0 covering space larger than large apa
w ment and the housekeeper is thus cnabl
to perceive precisely how her carpet "
look when spread upon the floor
Luck CARTER,
The Bonelt Tonight.
Remember that this evening is the ii