New-York tribune., 1897-01-31

coat of chiffon A green canvas gown has another
show the satin and tiny buttons on the bodice be-
meath. Mohair in sort Of basket weave appears
narrow bands of violet velvet. cluster Of these
bands form the waist belt and are fastened with
with silk and is closely followed by India silk and
the new taffetas. model OF the last material IN
tiny checks of blue and white is very charmngly
arranged A glance at these gowns. both in the
tailor made coats and more elaborate costumes VIII
next few months They include gray. deep green.
faWn soft brown and the beautiful Napoleon blue.
AT SIMPSON, CRAWFORD & SIMPSONS
SIXTH-AvE. AND N1NETEENTH-ST.
A most attractive exhibition Of brocade satins
and silks is open at simpson. Crawford &
Simpsons These fabrics were brought by the firm
from the Geneva Exposition. and they are the prize
work Of many towns that figure as the birhplaces
of artistic silks. They were all especially designed
ranging from s. to 50 yard they are now Offered
from s. 9o to 81 % yard But one dress pattern
that duplication Of her gown is impossible one
exquisite piece of palest blue has bunches OF daisies
the marguerites being worked in iinsel. This same
design carried out in white is an ideal gown for
a bride for 1t surely is dantness personihed.
great novelty for evening wear has yard d-long
a beautiful Sfrect by artificial light Another piece
for day quiet evening dress Is in an ultramarine
water being Indicated by pale blue streaks, Civ
ing an effect of water that is stirred by slight
breeze over the surface and seeming to rest light
ly upon II are punches OF pond lilies with their
deeply shaded green leaves and usual companion
the tall dropping. brown "cattails.'
The harmonies of color and the dark beauty OF
this material form striking contrast 10 a pink
satin strewn with vinelike design OF daisies.
cornhowers and buttercups. from which the golden
sunshine itself seems 10 shine. and 1t would be
difficult TO decide which of the two bears away the
palm.
Even though has no intention of purchasing.
she certainly should examine these silks. for they
are. in truth, the conceptions of artists
Among the newly imported Tea gowns now dis
played the second floor OF Simpson. Crawford x
Simpsons is the prototype OF the one whose picture
appears this page. Ii is made of brocade violet
silk. that shades off to the very fanest shade and
then into green. The stripes OF satin also OF
the green and violet The full front is developed In
violet chiffon and flowers OF fine lace pulling OF
the chiffon heading each hounce. The long revers
that reach TO the bottom OF the gown are faced with
black satin and finished at the top with IA second
set Of Of white ve.vet brocade. with lunches
OF vlolets. and edged with tiny putting Of violet
chiffon The high collar is also made OF the white
velvet. and Is trimmed with fall of lace and
rosette of violet chiffon and white ribbon at the
back The gown fits smoothly over the hips. the
wide black satin girdle that shows beneath OF
the lace hounces in the front passing through the
side OF the narinG revers and conining the
gown at the waist line at the back. The side panels
are made match the front Of violet chiffon and
lace nounces. The short sleeves fashioned OF
the brocade and finished with deep cuffs OF black
satin and double hounce of violet chiffon beneath
a founce OF lace.
AT WANAMAKER'S. BROADWAY AND TENTH
ST.
The spring gown is The first and foremos. thought