The herald., 1893-02-12
FANNIE FIELD ON FASHIONS,
The Correct Napery to Have at
LuncheOns and Teas.
Some of the Fabrics Which Will Be
Popular This Spring.
Beautiful Table Accessories In Crystal
and China = Novelties in Toilet
ArticIcs--ClotIs Which Are
q la Mode.
special corre,pondence to the HERALD.

Special correspondence TO the HERALD.
New YORK, Feb. Sat many fashion
able luncheons or afternoon teas en-
broidered tea-cloths, one yard and
quarter, one and a half or two yards
square, are used on polished wood tables
instead of tablecloths, with the plates
and dishes placed on doilies to match.
Although white throughout are consid-
eied most recherche in table linen, col
ored embroidery on white is so popular
that, with an especial view to the proper
display of this style, ''linen ssteen," an
entirely plain but very fine table linen
is shown, over which may be laid
colored tea-cloth with doilies in keep
ing. 1t must be understood, however,
that white is the foundation of almost
all handsome tea-cloths, some being 30
nearly covered with yellow, pink or
blue silk embroidery that they are
termed colored. A pretty idea is to
have the corners richly embroidered in
shell shape, and as q matter of course
the doilies are also shell shaped. No
lack of durability can be urged against
this open work embroidery (spechter)
as it is all hand work, done in strong
silk or linen thread, and is surprisingly
inexpensive, tea-cloths ranging from
So 20 to sos apiece, doilies from So to
SIS per dozen. Where hostess desires
to show the latest elegance in table
linen, alternating with her handsome
polished table, a combination silk and
linen cloth with knotted silk fringe on
two sides and linen fringe on the other
two is most effective.
BEAUTIFUL TABLE ACCESSORIES
Are green or white crystal glass vases or
pitchers of various sizes decorated with
very fine gilt, and very small glass
flower stands have gilt sockets at one
side, intended to hold the ends of glass
arches, under which white china swans
may be placed. the backs forming vases
suitable for very small flowers. A
marked partiality for green is notice.
able in green and gold china or dinner
tea sets; white and gilt, however, re-
main in favor. Novelties for toilet use
are china brush and comb handles;
change from polished woods, celluloid
or silver, and round or oval hand mir
rors are also of decorated china. Glass
or silver scent bottles are equally fash
ionable and 30 round as almost to re-
sembte fat decanters. Silver trays for
holding hat pins, tortoise shell, gilt pins
or jewelry add very much to the toilet
table. and a pretty poYalltv is silver
with gold, hollow in the cover serving
as pin box. An elegance in the way
of soap dishes is q miniature silver
tureen with tray and cover; another has
q orU4fQI 0Iano
cover. Others are entirely of glass, but
any one of these pretty novelties is
hitting receptacle for Pears soap, which
is in such enormous demand that deal
ers are forced to sell it at very small
profit. Both scented and unscented
contain 4015 per cent of glycerine, which
accounts for their delightfully."- emollient
qualities. and the former owes its ex-
quisite odor to altar of roses.
PROMINENT AMONG
All wool spring fabrics are cheviot chal-
lies, brought out in various plain colors.
in pencil stripes Of harmonious shades.
and also in contrast, especially for gem
eral wear or travelling. They make up
to great advantage, resembling expen-
eive stuffs, and supply long felt neces-
sity for an all wool material light enough
to be comfortable during midsummer.
A beautiful variety has q groundwork
OF an open flower on the jonquil order,
without stems or foliage, showing colored
centers, woven go closely that no plain
surface is visible, and contrast is OBJ
tanned at natures expense, heliotrope,
gray or green flowers having pink CEN
ters, while maize-yellow or tan have
blue. Another attractive feature in the
arrangement of this floral surface is the
alternate shading into light and
dark stripes; and considering
their unique beauty and reasonable
price $50 cents per yard) they Will prob
ably become very popular for house
dresses or tea gowns. In addition to
the foregoing styles, Dresden china pat
terms on white or plain colored grounds,
pink moss rosebuds of pale shades,
on chevron stripes with flower at the |
point of the stripe, violets on black |
pencil stripes, and cube or "soap- -bub. |
ble'' dots in both contrast or harmony
on light or dark hues, are all new and |
designs. Bourette effects are |
again noticeable, and "whip cord" stuffs |
in stylish colors, especially eminence |
purple, 30 inches wide, at 81 so per ward. |
are very desirable for early spring wear.
COTTON vELoURs
is such an excellent imitation, in gen.
sral appearance and width, of handsome
wool material, that it might readily be
for the latter, and clever re-
production of expensive silks ie in Eng
ish sateens, the larger proportion show
ng dark surfaces, with self-colored
igures and zig.zag stripes; contrast
being brought about by broken floral
Itrip6s of one color. Grape finished
cotton fabrics are again stylish, another
Of rich silk appearing in
Jingle pansies or other small flowers
cattered over aalsrk ground. Bedford
ord, varied by minute dots between the
ords, is assured for the coming season.
md narrow stripes will be as much in
'ogue as ever. New ginghams are
argely of plain colors, powdered with
my black or colored interviewer
quares, cube or Maltese CROSS dots, in.
ended to supersede the polka dot,
which has not so far appeared in new
materials. FANNIE FIELD.
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