Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-21
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Mr'-LrNERy--MATERI Ls--SPRING NOTES
NINE. MoIEsRA's TOILETS.
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Rich little Grape creations take
lead in Spring millinery. Not the
pale shades that would seem TO befit
the time, but dark tissues relieved by
Oriental shimmering or floral patterns
in native mnk, red, and the like,
wrought on black. Grape is Grape only
in name: it crinkles not always with
standard crikle; it shows variety Of
surfaces, often large rep across the
fabric, or again. is 50 embossed that
one hardly notices the prmeval feature
of the time is an employment of mate
rial. and so far does this extend that
any class of dress goods can be used
either for the entire making of the hat
or bonnet or appear largely in the
trimming provided however that the
costume 10 match is worn likewise.
FLOWERS
are hardly adapted to the fancy grapes
lust mentioned, and are therefore less
seen in combination than feathery
grasses, fairylike pompons, ears of
grain, etc, united with irridescent and
lowering dragon flies, butterflies, bee
ties, and other gay members of the in
sect tribes. that with outspread wings.
are made TO quiver III changing lights
and colors. Velvet ribbon is IN extreme
demand and serves as an effective
Offset to these grapes OF light quality,
the more so as the accepted style Of
putting on is severe. 4 formal bow
over the front, the ends brought down
plainly ana forming strings. Not
only dark colors are shown forth in
these velvet ribbons, but white. pale
pink, blue and the like. Laces are
necessary to Impart the broken out
lines that are needed, and are freely
brought forward, and at times richly
decorated TO suit grapes, while gilt vas
hardly ever so constantly seen: the
strands OF very large and peculiarly
shaped beads having barbara at
attempt at splendor,
MATERIALS.
The sighs of the Summer lover viii
be heard across yards of ambric, BATS
te or satteen, covered with floral pat
terms or heavily bestrew with small
fruits of all kinas-grapes, cherries
etc, while learned young ladies can
select gowns ladened with geometric
figures placed at certain angles Of dis
lance. Extremely peculiar are designs
where logs OF wood or forest branches
are scattered; at times the heart and
inward grainingS of the wood being
noticeable, while interspersed among
all these designs are futtering hum
ming birds or bright insects with
spread out wings-chietly the newt
able butterflies or dragon flies OF the
season. Thin Bison cloth is reckoned
extremely stylish for tailor made suits,
but hight quality flannel is in immense
requislt:on for travelling and general
wear. Cashmere was never more
sought after, and in delicate colors will
form admirable dresses for watering
places; being finished frequently, how
ever, IN quite an unpracticable way
Nth Indian OF Swiss muslin emhroid-
cries or lace.
SPRING NOTES.
Plain material is brough out to
match almost all fancy and figured
goods in cotton and dressy woods or
silks, but for ordinary woods the plain
tailor made are far more stylish Hol
ly wood Is carved and painted In iml,
tation of ivory, and in the way er but
tons, buckets and drapery pins is a
unique finish for costumes. A series of
pamphlets is beng issued this spring by
Lord d Taylor, thus giving fresher in
formation than is possible in a cata-
logue. Each is devoted TO some special
department, and in sending therefore,
give an idea of what you wish to know.
The REVEALS Of poplins marks an event
in dress goods, but the are more nota-
bic than Imperial cords, in which the
rep runs parallel with the sewage.
NINE. MoDJEsKA's ToILETTEs.
As Nadine in the new play Of Mad
jezda, she appears in a beautiful toll
cite of brocade. shaded from deep
orange to pale yellow. Square neck,
tram. and sleeves of brocaded gauze,
with deep pointed apron front and
partial bodice of the same. The second |
a white MORE antique, heart-shaped /
neck, short sleeves, train and rich or
lamentations Of white reses and green |
leaves. a pretty contrast Is given 10y
basket she carries, which contains
several brilliant bouquets. Third, a
blue satin, with tram, square neck, ell
bow sleeves, and blue hat with wide
brim rolled back on one side. Fourth,
a walking dress Of gray silk with black
velvet mantelet and black bonnet.
Lucy CARTER.
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