Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-10-25
HER BRIDAL OUTFIT.
Miss Vanderbilt S Clothes,
Jewels and extraordi-
nary Presents.

-hiSS \oilSuClO dluCl OiI'
spends several hours each day or
shopping tours for her approach,
ing marriage with the Duke o.
Marlborough, always accom-
panied by her mother, and FIRE,
quently her maid. She inclines
very much to light colors, and
in selecting her wardrobe has
confined herself exclusively to
light shades. Macheret is max
ing a costume OF tan broadcloth
handsomely embroidered in silk
braid of the same tint. An out
er garment of the ridingote style
is to be worn with it. 1t is lined
with pink-shot silk, and is a
handsome travelling wrap.
Elaborate trimmings of sable
its beauty.
Matching this outfit is tan
velvet hat of shirred brim and
soft cloth crown. Mercury wings
and stylish arrangement of
Dresden ribbon and feathery
aigrettes adorn it. Of steamer
gowns she is having halfa dozen
made. One is in loosely woven
boucle cloth of navy blue, with
scarlet predominating. The skirt
IS round and full, the bodice
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
If pompadour silk in the faintest
ints, and are ornamented in ex-
luisitely fine lace put on in ruf>
les, and billowy cascades. Each
S lined with cream taffetas.
Some are made in the form of
gowns, with short waist
md full clinging or accordion>
plated skirts. Others, with
-obe effect, show a most befrilled
oetticoat in Valenciennes lace
through the opening Of the
,ront. A profusion of ribbon is
1sed to decorate these fascinating
legligees, and the result obtained
S strikingly effective.
In the lingerie ribbons play
10 inconspicuous part. Mar
-ow headings are introduced
everywhere as headings, and
cream satin ribbon is inserted,
inished off with 1T little bow.
Knots. No color will mar the
beauty and purity of the soft and
snowy undergarments. Her pet
:icoats are of the umbrella shape,
made with deep rufles, which
serve to hold out the bottom of
he dress skirt. The one to be
worn with the bridal robe will
De of ivory brocaded satin. A
Of ruff1es daintily
;hirred will reach the knee, each
edged with thread lace Coquet-
ish bows will be placed at inter.
yals amid the very full ruffies,
md such other hnery as is fit for
queen will contribute to her be,
ongings.
Miss Vanderbilt's casket of
ewels already contains some of
he most exquisite and valuable
examples of the goldsmith's skill.
TO this collection will be added
he baubles and trinkets which
he Duke is to supply, along with
he Marlborough jewels. Lady
William Beresford, the ex>duch-
,ss, has had duplicates made for
Miss Consuelo of ner famous set,
which jewels are the admiration
IF the court circle abroad. These,
With the extraordinary bridal
yifts which are sure to be hers,
will enhance considerably her
.stimated dover of many mill
ions.
The famous Gavitt collection
If 5th century jewels and stones,
which cost the owner half a
lozen moderate fortunes, it is
aid, will be given by Mrs. Van
lerbilt to her daughter on the
day. The future Ouch
.ss of Marlborough will probably