Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-01-26
GOWN FOR A GOVERNORS WIFE.
Handsome Costume For Mrs. Stone of
Pennsylvania.

Several handsome gowns have Just
been made for Mrs. William A. Stone,
wife of the governor of Pennsylvania.
One of them was worn at a large re-
ception. The foundation of tne
trained skirt is of yellow satin. A rich
full effect is given to the skirt. oy an
accordeon-plaited ruffie of the satin,
narrow in front and very high In ,ne
back. Following over the ruffie and
giving the effect of polonaise is an
overdress of yellow satin, the edges
OF which are cut into deep scallops.
finished with gold net and embroid-
cred with turquoise and amber beads,
and gold spangles.
A suggestion of the turquoise APP
pears again in the high-necked waist.
which is made of yellow accordeon-
plated liberty silk, and has a front
drapery of yellow satin edged with
turquoise velvet, the scallops of the
drapery embroidered like those on the
skirt. Mrs. Stone, unlike most women
of the world of fashion, never wears
a low-necked gown. Her bodiees are
cut low in the conventional fashion,
but space between the collar and the
edge of the bodice Is always filled
with soft tulle or lace. In this par
ticular gown 1t is filled with chiffon,
and chiffon, with just hint of tur-
quoise velvet, forms the collar. The
long sleeves OF this stunning gown
match the rest of 1t in elaborateness.
They are finely plated, the plaits run
ming bayadere, and each tiny plat is
embroidered in gold beads.
Another gown which is to grace
some of this seasons functions is of
black velvet, the training skirt made
after Papuin model. The Louis XIV.
coat, which is to be worn with 1t, is
edged with marten fur, and is heavily
embroidered in jet. A white waist,
which can also be worn with the vel
vet skirt, is made of peau ue sole,
embroidered in silver, and arabesques
of velvet, and is edged with mink
Point lace is used for the sleeves
and the yoke.
Gray broadcloth, white satin and
steel embroidery are combined to
form one of the most artistic gowns
in the collection. The skirt is of
white satin, heavily embroidered in
cut steel. To be worn with II is a
Papuin polonaise of gray broadcloth
appliqued on net. Cut steel and
ribbon embroidery on the vest re-
produce the pattern embroidered on
the skirt. The white satin sleeves are
also covered with steel and ribbon
embroidery. The tall collar and belt
are OF gray satin antique velvet.
A fancy waist of black liberty satin
chenille tulle. Embroidered on the
waist in miroir velvet, are Louis XIV.
bows. The collar and long-frdnged
girdle are of jetted velvet.
Still another fancy waist is of tan
velvet which is embroidered in
scrolls, with liberty satin, each scroll
being outlined with narrow black
lace. The front is OF tan embroidered
mousseline de sole; the tall-pointed
collar and belt are Of ox-blood vel
vet.
The opera cloak which is to be worn
over these handsome gowns is OF
heavy silk gros grain, black and
violet, striped zigzag. II is finished
at the throat with a large Medlci col
lar, lace scarf and revers OF violet
satin antique velvet. II is lined
throughout with white satin.
A trousseau for a Washington
bride completed short time ago, in
cludes, in addition to the gown for
the bride those for her mother and
her maids OF honor. The brides gown
was Of white satin, made in princess
style, and was embroidered in pearls,