Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-03
FEATURES FOR THE LADIES.

| Wonderful Display of Dress Goods, Fancy
Wraps and MiIlinery-n Is a Fashion
Book on styIes-Some Very Pretty
Things in Ladies' Hats
The Exposition is nice place for ladies
to visit. They cannot only enjoy them
selves in noting the many wonders dis
PLAYED, but can pick up great many hints
as to the styles that will prevail during the
| coming winter The modistes and milliners
| have excelled themselves in their exhibits
this year. All the newest things in dress
goods are on exhibition, and it is possible to
see in the course of one afternoon Just what
| is to be worn in London, Paris and New
York during the social season that is so soon
to commence.
There are a number of dressmakers'
stands in the main hall, and all are arranged
by the hands of masters in the business of
window decoration. The fall made-up
dresses will be of the tailor-made character,
in solid colorS, such as dark blues grays and
browns. The evening dresses are in crepes,
or mousseline de sole, in various delicate
shades The favorites seem to be old rose,
maize of different shades, and delicate
lavender tints. The designs are generally
clinging vines and quaint clusters of leaves,
such as our grandmothers affected, while
the ever popular polka-dot is seen in various
sizes and shapes. The outlook for hand
some dressing for the coming season, judging
from the Exposition, is very bright.
Wraps are of the vislte shape, while heavy
coats, for the severe weather promised this
winter, are OF three-quarter lengths. They
are made up in seal, seal plush and other
furs, with fur trimmings of contrasting
hues. One evening wrap was noticed last
evening that was n beauty. 1t was of en-
bossed white velvet, three-Quarter length,
Louis XIV style. 1t was trimmed with
Thibet fur, and was of royal magnificence.
The bonnets on show at the exhibition are
enough to drive the average woman out of
her mind in admiration. They are generally
small, while the hats are of medium size.
This is to be the fashion for the winter, as
most theater-goers will be glad to know.
Among the remarkable bonnets in the ex-
hibition is one of old rose velvet, shaped like
n heart, with the point behind In the cleft,
over the forehead, is a butterfly of sparkling
jet with translucent wings. At the back OF
the bonnet are bows of satin ribbon to match
the velvet The whole creation is triumph
of the milliner's art.
Another bonnet is of bronze velvet edged
with Russian fox fur. The bonnet is very
small, being a mere headdress, but is none
the less beautiful on that account. There is
a collarette to match, edged with fur like
that upon the bonnet
A novelty in one showcase is a lffe-like
bust of a lovely woman. 1t was brought
from Worth's in Paris especially for the EN-
position. 1t is attired in an evening bodice,
cut blouse shape and made of white surah,
relieved by draping of hand-run guipure
lace. 4 feather boa is carelessly thrown
around the neck. In the hand of the figure
is ian composed of three feathers. The
feathers are languidly moved to and fro, and
the figure turns its head from side to side
slowly, as if 1t were deriving the greatest en-
joyment from the tanning.
Another interesting feature is life-sized
body in wax seated in a chair and faultlessly
attired as a widow of the most pronounced
type. Although she wears look of woe
upon her face, she is grieving in the most
fashionable of weeds.
The display of gloves, handkerchiefs, hos
iery, ETC., is finer than ever.
The music dealers are represented by a
number of specimens of the handsomest
pianos and organs, with all the latest i'm
provements. The florists have decorated
their stands in their usual artistic manner.
The ladies' parlor, where tired mothers
and lost children find their way naturally,
was well patronized last night. 1t has been
made even more comfortable and attractive
than last year, which is saying good deal.