The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-13
A FORTUNE IN FINE FABRICS.
The Elaborate Costumes Worn by Mrs.
LanEtry Poem of Millinery Art.

The Elaborate Costumes Worn by Mrs.
Langtry Poem of Millinery Art.
The handsome private car which is the
dwelling place Of Mrs. Langtry during her
travels and her stay in the cities was
tightly closed and -curtained all yesterday
afternoon. On the door hung tiny
morocco card having the words: "Not at
home" This convenient little warning
in no way deceived the public, however,
for all knew that the fair Jersey Lily was
within and enjoying an afternoon nap
The fragrant odors OF an appetizing meal
were waited from the other end Of the
car, where busy chef was preparing Mrs.
Langtry's morning meal.
The genial manager, Mr.. George Nc
keogh, was met by an APPEAL man, and
gave him some interesting information.
In reply to request for an interview with
Mrs. Langtry he remarked that her recent
indisposition in st. Louis had rendered her
unable to meet strangers. TWAS trying TO
travel and act, and all her spare time was
used TO rest and recuperate The violent
emotion necessary in GAS In a Looking
Glass" was extremely exhausting, and
made it impossible for her ever to have
matinee and night performance OF the play.
There Is great demand" he added,
tor seats to this play. II is decidedly the
most taking in her repertoire. 1t has been
SO great here that by request We have
changed the bill for "Wednesday
night and will reproduce the
Looking Glass" Every one am sure,
will appreciate the handsome costumes
worn by Mrs Langtry; they are the pro-
ducts OF Worth, and some of the most
beautiful he has turned out"
In each OF the five acts OF the play Mrs.
Langtry, as Lena Despard, appears in an
exquisite dress, which it would not be
amiss to notice fully.
In the first act she enters wrapped in a
cloak Of electric blue plush lined with
chinchilla fur and an immense collar and
border OF the same. The removal OF this
wrap reveals dress OF amber satin with
front of beaded Brussels lace with train
OF silk tulle-a garniture OF red peoples.
In the second act she wears q white silk,
front OF silver gauze, and demi-train OF
white tule. Moire ribbons and deep bor-
der OF tea roses completes an exquisite
dress.
The third act reveals the heroine in a
combination gown OF black and amber
satin, trimmed with bats, while her arms
are covered with great beaded net sleeves
which, when extended, resemble the
wings OF bats.
II Is in the fourth act that a most beau
tiful and eccentric costume Is worn. The
lower skirt is OF satin brocade, trimmed in
waves OF golden beads, and the tight-ft-
ting bodice is covered with these differing
pendants. On the right arm short pulled
sleeve is worn, whilo the left is bare.
From the left shoulder falls drapery Of
white crepe, which, with the crepe over
skirt and train, gives a Grccian effect to
the left side only.
The solemnity OF the fifth act calls for a
costume OF black SILK plush with front OF
solid Jet, the sleeves being Spanish lace In
the favorite bat form. Throughout she
wears her hair in a low coil on her neck
with wavy roll over her forehead, which
clearly outlines her beautifully shaped
head. As handsome as are the costumes
in this play, IL is quite doubtful II they
surpass those worn in "a Wife's Peril"
The doubt may be given in favor OF the |
latter. Especially in the third net she |
wean costume that is a poem in mil |
linery.
Mrs. Langtry, with her handsome ward |
robe, willproye drawing card everywhere. |
The company go hence 10 Nashville.