Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-12-08
Vol. XVII. Whole No. l4O2. No. 49.
New York Fashions.

OUT DOOR GARNESTs-sTREET CosTUhBs-
EVENING DRkssEs-PArTIs roILHrTgs-
HOLIDAY FANCY WORK.
1t matters little il your costume be At
fault, provided you have fur lined cloak,
since faults are covered by an expAnse that
reaches within two or three inches Of the
lower edge. That expanse too is graceful
in contour enveloping the person without
bulkiness convenient because of the large
sleeves, rendering it easy to put on COM
Portable because warm. Equipped in one Of
these cloaks, you defy not only the outer air,
but the utmost acumen Of the feminine case,
for even that gaze must rest contented by
the rich attractions Of seilienne, brocsde or
satin. OF course there are minor differ
ences among these c.oaks some being hand
somer than others but none are more at
uactive in shape than the Grosvenor pelisss
which has plaitIngs set in the lower part Of
the back seam and graduated plsitings that
form the sleeves
Then come the family Of redingotss and
equal to Scotchman's clan they are. Made
Of the various mixed cloths they have 3
tribe like resemblance, but vary in lesser
points. since same are dark, others light.
etc, etc. They too .nvelop the figure bu,
It is in a more business like way. Last but
not least, are jackets Of mixed cloth while
near akin are basque, the latter most gen
orally Of rich material such as plush or vel
vet.
STREET COsTUABs.
The Granville is a launty model for a
street jacket double breasted, tight 6tting,
and with the Melissa overskirt form. an sI-
eellent outfit. The ovsrskirt which would
combine with almost any corssgs or waking
skirt, Is arranged with shaw pointed apron
Irapcd in plaits at the leh side and in .hlr-
rings on the right. Another stylish street
costume is the Isotts, made With narrow
plated ruffies around the lower edge, gath
cred hounces above, plain in front and kilt
plated at the sides and back A full drsp-
ing hangs at the back and dr,ped apron in
front The basque i. double breasted and
tight fitting. OF course Tor street wear, an
addition Of turs will soon be made Large
capes, seal sacquss, seal dolmans are all
fashionable to say nothing Of fur lined cir
culars and the fur lined cloaks mentioned
above. The most decided novelty how
ever. as observe By Lord and Tsylor's
Catalogue, is a cuirass Of seal or beaver fur
without sleeves while equally new is a
plated hunters jacket Of sesl or beaver
with betting in at the waist These last are
intended for youthful belle. only.
EvENISG DRESSES
The largest figures on upholstery goods
are no larger than those on evening fabrics
while for combination ~s have material
where one mammoth stripe terminates only
these huge horal patterns must be allowed
some natural sway and so We find them dis
posed in the heightened sweep Of court
train. or the plain surface OF front breadth
while sandsiched 10 the interval between are
the broad striped fabrics More modest
evening costumes are Of plain satin COM
hined With gauAe, grenadine or cashmere,
and these are usually short. Sleeves are
ohen virtually ignored, vet elbow sleeves are
seen, while the changes are ruug on square
and heart shaped necks since the genuine
fo,r c,pspirnOnsly .yan
ing assemblies. Most Of
ADELINA PATHS COSTUMES
have elbow sleeves A white satin and
gauze toilette is throughout an intricate
mass Of plaitings and shrring., made With
court train, all in one, heart shaped neck
and elbow sleeves. Gloves pale tan color,
long and wrinkled, with diamond earrings
and pin. A second toilette is OF creamy
white satin richly embroidered on the front
breadth with flowers in natural coIors; court
train; bodice pointed back and 'front.' ell
bow sleeves; square neck with garland Of
leaves encrcling and terminated by large
bouquet on left shoulder. Long loose tan
colored gloves with narrow diamond brace
lets and earrings. A blue and white satin
toilette is made baby waist, shirred on front
and sides with court train and trimmings Of
crystal pas.ementerie, elbow sleeves, long
loose tan colored gloves, various narrow
bracelets and pearl earrings.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Ladies here are already busy in preparing
their Christmas presents. Stamped desgn.
on linen are very fashionable for tides, table
covers etc, and for outlining. The Flor.
ence etching silk is used because it does not
split or fray, is soft, even and every way de-
sirable. Quite an impetus too has Of late
been given to knitting where favorite arti-
cles are silken laces for baby blankets and
skirts as well also as mtten,, wristers, socks,
stockings and long purses. The latter are
a return as one knows to old ideas, but all
are really because nothing is so fashionable
now as something antique. Made of the
Florence knitting silk, many Of these hand
works are beautiful. Lucy CARTER.
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