Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-11-24
Children's Costumes.

American ideas have been accepted
abroad rs the standard for chidren's
clothing, and the American Killed Prin-
cesse dress as one that can hardly be
improved upon. From this there is
only one appeal, that is to the "Jer-
sew" which hardly differs. excepting in
making the killed flouncing an essen
tial part of the skirt, instead of trim
ming it on, or only inserting it in the
back
Children now are very picturesquely.
and at the same time very simply and
charmingly attired. Their clothing
consists OF Two or three layers contain
ing more or less warmth according to
the season, and they are thoroughly
protected, if properly dressed without
injurious weight, or hindrance to
growth and development.
The utmost refinement in simple ma
terials is now obtainable, aud dainti-
ness in cotton or linen. warmth and
lightness in wool. are much more de-
sirablc than ilimsiness in silk. One of
the merits 10 economical mothers of the
present styles is that they require but
small amount Of material, and it is
therefore more easy to get that which
is of the best in quality and design.
The wooden materials of the present
season are well adapted for children'S
wear. because they are so neat. vet so
attractive in their cashmere and heath
er mixtures. They are also accOmpa-
MED By clustered, striped or plaided
trimming in well blended shades and
patterns, which adapt themselves. adj
mirablv to the killings. and scari-like
folds or drapery which forms their prin-
cipal ornamentation.
Plush is too heavy in the best quail
ties, and too flimsy in the inferior ones
to be useful or suitable for children, but
there il a new make of velveteen. the
- NonpareIl." which is well adapted to
their requirements. having the appear
ance of a light silk plush, rather than
of cotton velvet. This may be used for
plain suits. consisting of skirt and deep
jacket; for little coats, red shade is best
for this purpose. trimmed with Russian
lace; and for boys suits. which are
most useful made in black. or very
dark blue. indigo shade.
Combination under-clothing is best.
both for boys and girls. and for school
wear. over the corded waist, worn by
girls, it is an excellent plan to arrange
skirt of the same material as the
dress. to be buttoned onto the waist BY
broad, two-inch tapes attached to
yoke fitted round the hips. but its top
held two inches below the waist-line.
Such skirt is warm. neat. and clean
Tor winter wear. 1t saves washing, and
reduces the amount of Undertaking.
1t may be buttoned onto a slip waist il
preferred. but if the dress is wool, and
the skirt the same. and the underwear
n warm merino sui beneath combina-
ton drawers, which serve as chemise,
corded corset cover and drawers COM
bined. there will be no need for flannel
skirts; and thus troublesome item is
got rid Of.
Hose for children are dark. and self
colored. Black, and dark brown hose
are worn even with light and white
dresses. the dark color reappearing in
the sash or hat. Very large hats, or
poke bonnets, are put upon the merest
babies, if they can walk. and the effect
is very odd and quaint; very long dark
stockings, very large collars. and
generally antique gravity of cut and
style distinguish the dress of boys up
to twelve years of age; after that they
are given over to the tailOrs. But the
:" little men, suits, consisting of jacket.
vest and trowsers. have disappeared
mainly. and been replaced by Spanish
suits of black velvet, with deep jackets.
large neediework collars. or iabots of
lace. soft Rembrandt caps. and long
black hose. which if they are slender.
and American boys usually are, make
them look rs if they had been sitting
for the apothecary in Romeo and |
Juliet. "-Demoresfs Monthly.
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