St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-27
President CleYslsnd's Fair Fianees Busily
Engaged in Buying Her Trous-
seau in Paris.
A Collection of Clothes Fit for Princess
Now Being Purchased for the
Lucky Maiden.
Dlstract1ng Gowns, Boots, Bonnets,
Hats and Lingerie for Adjoining
the Bride.
Ine Truth OF the Engagement An
nounced by an Uncle of
the Lady.
Miss FoIsom,a Tronssaau.
Special Cable to the Globe,

cpeclA CaDle TO the Globe.
PARIS, April 26.-The future bride of
the president Of the United States is here,
and all American Paris, at least, is standing
ON tiptoe to catch glimpse of her. But it
IS rather difficult. Miss Folsom and her
mother are at present busily buying the
formers trousseau. They leave their hotel
atter 10 o'clock breakfast and although
you may stand at one Of the windows to
see them, and strain your eyes to see how
LOOKS the future mistress Of the White
mouse, your curiosity is only rewarded by a
meeting vision of maiden lOveliness clad in
long, pale fawn-colored paletot lined with
papy-Dlue silk, hat Of the same color,
shaded by long pale blue pIumes, beneath
winch shine pair of merry, long-lashed
eyes that look brown and gray and blue at
9iIerenS tunes, and tiny pair of bronze
DOotS that disappear quickly in the coupe.
NOW tnat 1t has been definitely announced,
and In the Paris papers. that Miss Folsom
will become Mrs. President Cleveland in
June, the ladies make no disguise of the
fact that they are busy buying the trous-
seau. They see but few friends, although
tney nave many acquaintanceS here which
they made during their first visit abroad.
One or two girl friends are the only ones
admitted to view the exquisite gowns and
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gloves and lingerie. and the many other
articles that have been purchased, and
which require the entire time of maid to
UNPACK FOR EXAMINATION
and repack again for their trip across the
Atlantic. A check for $1,000 came not
long ago from Col. j. B. Folsom, the
grandfather of Miss Folsom, and last week
ne sent 5000 more, so that the little beauty
VIII have $4,000 for a trousSeau besides
the $500 or 81, 900 to be given her by her
mother. The wedding dress is, of course,
one OF the most interesting costumes in the
trousseau. but none by that special name
mas been or IS being made. However, an
exquisite white dress: that will serve ad-
mlrably for full-dress wedding, is being
made by Worth. 1t is of white faille fran
calse silk and has court train three yards
long. The front is draped with duchesse
lace, the corsage is cut square and has elbow
sleeves, and quantity of tulle has been or
dered with the dress, which makes it look
as though it were to be for the wedding.
IN any case it will be worn at one of the
hrst wedding receptions. The underwear
and lingerie, which are being made by
special firm, are entirely of very fine cambria
and linen, and, with the exception of two
sets, are trimmed with valenciennes lace.
These two are done in torchon and Brussels
lace made by hand. A lovely morning or
boudoir gown, which shows the refined
taste OF Miss Folsom, is made by Pingat.
1t is of
SKY BLUE SURAH SILK,
with lining of rose pink satin, and Is
trimmed with profusion Of creamy val
enciennes lace and pink ribbon jabotted
down the front Several ball dresses have
been ordered, but very few are shown.
fhat OI,ohl 81
Washington is OF pale yellow lint, and is
made similar to one recently ordered by
Russian princess. 1t has a gorgeous train
OF silver brocade, with panels Of violet
velvet; the bodice is cut heart shaped, and
has little velvet vest embroidered in pink
roses. OF the boots and shoes, slippers and
gloves ordered by this demure little Ameri-
can, there is no end. 1t would seem as
though the president would not have to buy
her pair for years to come, but they will
probably be worn out before next winter.
She wears a No. 6 glove. and all of them
are in the Swede style. and most of them
OF undressed kid. Low heeIed and high
heeled shoes in kid and bronze, tiny Slip
pers in every hue of satin and brocade, silk
and lace, cover a long stand in her dressing
room. A pair has been ordered for each
costume and with the hats and bonnets,
wraps and jackets, she will be fitted out
like princess. One charming little cloth
dress must not be forgotten. 1t is of pale
gray tricOt, has plain skirt, very long and
bouffant drapery, and pointed bodice with
a vest of gray velvet. The wrap that ac-
companies this is of yak lace, the same
color, and is lined with rose satin. Mrs.
Folsom and her daughter have taken rooms
until the middle of May, and it is probable
they will remain later.