The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-14
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The novelty puff boxes shown in Salt
Lake shops for Christmas are lovely.
The jar itself is of cut-glass. and the
top. which screws on. is of embossed
gold in which turquoises. rubies. etc.
are quantity set. These are COM
paratively inexpensive. an excellent de-
sign selling at $40.
Vinaigrettes of cut-glass and gold set
with gems are also very pretty. and
number of salve boxes in similar de-
signs are TO be seen.
Since fashion DEGREES that we must
have boleros. variations in design are
very desirable. The slashed bolero of
black satin. with black silk cord lac
ing and small fiat pearl buttons, is
new and exceedingly pretty.
Variety in girdles is also welcome,
and one of the prettiest and most
dressy girdIes on black gown is of
mirOir velvet in geranium, coral and
similar shades.
Hercules braid. with a coral edging.
is being used extensively on the inner
edge of walking skirts. instead of vel
veteen binding. II is said to wear far
better than it's predecessor, and bids
fair to become very popular. although
it is slightly higher in price-15 cents
ward.
Fine black grenadine yelling, edged
in satin effect. is an excellent fabric
for neck ruches. and is much cheaper
and more durable than chiffon. One
can obtain an excellent quality for 20
cents a yard, and the ruche calls for
three yards. with about one yard of
lin, r.1lR
y
BY far the prettiest glove to wear
with a black jacket is of black dressed
kid, with three strips of heavy white
silk stitching.
To insure warmth silk petticoats are
being lined with lightweight flannel.
This is an exceedingly sensible fashion
The latest design in hat for young
girl is very pretty and dressy. The
straight rim is of fancy chenille braid
in black or colors. and the Tam crown
is of miroir velvet in bright shade
But wings in Alsatian effect at the
front. with milliner's lace and flowers
at the back, form the trimming In
the little thumbnail cuts you will see
some up-to-date Partisan shapes
A dainty accessory TO a simply-made
house gown IS a fichu of pink or blue
null with insertions and edgings of
yellow Valenciennes lace.
Dainty little bonnet brushes in ster-
ling silver make very acceptable gifts.
For 81 one can obtain quite pretty
brush.
Hatpins in fancy patterns were never
cheaper or more varied in design. For
less than a dollar one can buy an ex-
quisite pin in imitation turquoise or
opal set in diamonds
Shopping bags of granite MORE, satin
or brocaded silk, with lock top in gold
or oxidized silver and lining of bright
hued silk, are excellent gifts. When
the bag itself is worn out, the top Cor
extension clasp, as it is called.) can be
ripped off ard attached to new ma
terials.
Renaissance pillow shams are an ex-
quisite gift to a young housekeeper.
This lovely lace develops beautifully,
by the way, in sideboard and chiffonier
covers.
For tea-giving matrons or young
women who do much entertaining. an
appropriate present is a bonbon box, a
cut-glass dish for sailed almonds or a
dainty china dish for cheese straws.
The newest bonbon dish is of delicate
green china with medallion portraits.
Chocolate pots are in similar design.
White or yellow china plates with dec
Grafton of flowers are used for the
cheese straws.