Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-10-18
A Handsome Trousseau.

A dispatch from New York dated the 10Th
instant says:
Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt spends several
! hours each day on shopping tours for her
approaching marriage with the Duke of
Marlborough, always accompanied by her
mother, and frequently her maid, She in.
clines very much to light colors and in Sc
lecting her wardrobe has confined herself
exclusively to delicate shades. Macheret is
making costume of tan broadcloth hand
somely broidered in silk braid OF the same
tint. An outer garment of the Redingote
style is to be worn with IL. IL Is lined with
pink-shot silk, and is a handsome travelling
wrap. Elaborate trimmings OF sable en-.
phaslze its beauty.
Matching this outfit is tan velvet hat of
shirred brim and soft cloth crown. Mercury
wings and a stylish arrangement of Dresden
ribbon and ieathery aigrettes adorn IL. Ot
steamer gowns she is having half a dozen
made. One is in loosely woven boucle cloth
of navy blue, with scarlet predominating
The skirt is round and full, the bodice
close fitting and double breasted. A cape TO
match, cut after the golf fashion, is lined
with navy blue and scarlet plaid silk
Her morning robes are most beautiful
They are composed of pampadour SILK In
the iaintest tints, and are ornamented in ex.
quisitely fine lace put on in RULES and bill
lowy cascades. Each Is lined with cream
taffetas. Some are made in the form OF EN-
pre gowns, with short waist and full cling
ing or accordion plated skirts. Others, with
| robe effect, show a most belrilled petticoat
in Valenciennes lace through the opening
of the front. A profusion of ribbons is used
to decorate these fascinating negigees, and
the result obtained is strkingy effective
| In ha linunrin rihhnna NAV inrDn
| spcuous part. Narrow headings are in
troduced every where as headings, and cream
satin ribbon Is inserted finished off with
| pert little bow knots. No color will mar
the beauty and purity OF the soft and snowy
| undergarments. Her petticoats are OF the
| umbrella shape, made with deep RULES,
| which serve to hold out the bottom OF the
dress skirt The one TO be worn with the
bridal robe will be of ivory brocaded satin.
A succession of ruflies daintily shirred will
reach the knee, each edged with thread lace.
Coquettish bows will be placed at the inter
walls amid the very full ruffies, and such
| othery flnery as 10 fit for queen Will con
tribute to her belongings
Miss Vanderblt's casket of jewels already
contains some of the most exquisite and
valuable examples Of the goldsmith's skill.
| To this collection will be added the baubles
and triDkets which the Duke is To supply,
along with the Marlborough jewels. Lady
| William Beresford, the ex duchess, has had
duplicates made for Miss Consuelo of her
famous set, which jewels arc the admiration
of the court circle abroad. These, with the
extraordinary bridal gifts which are sure to
be hers, will enhance considerably her esti-
mated dover OF many millions.
The famous Gavit collection OF fifteenth
century jewels and stones, which cost the
owner half a dozen moderate fortunes, II Is
said will be given by Mrs. Vanderbilt TO heI
daughter on the wedding day. The future
Duchess of Marlborough will probably have
finer display Of jewels than any American
girl who ever contracted titled marriage