The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-27
REGULATION MOURNING AND
THE PERIODS IT IS WORN
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grandchildren. Very young children wear
white almost entirely, with occasionally
a touch of black ribbon.
AS to the fabrics de riguer for mourn
ing there Is now a much wider field OF
selection. The old-time bombazine and
vei.ings have given way to many kinds
OF dull-hnished silks, peau de sole, crepe
de chine, and even taffetas hold their own
with creponlines, henriettas and Eudoras.
Among the materials which are partic-
ularly suitable for mourning the new black
erepoline cord seems likely to be very
much worn. IL Is not quite SO heavy as
ordinary Grape cloth. although it is some
what similar in appearance and looks par
ticularly well-trimmed with fiat strappings
OF rouleaux of Grape.
Grape Used In All Morning.
Grape Is, of course. the premier faoric
for mourning wear. II is being introduced
on mourning of every sort and kind and
as II Is now waier-proofed, II IL n thorough
ly practical material Mourning worn for
niece, uncle. aunt or cousin shows some
touch or Grape trimmings OF more or less
Celebrations, Grape epaulettes, French
hens of Grape, and. of course for the
deeper mourning, such as sister or brother.
son or daughter, the father or mother.
any amount OF Grape 10 introduced Entire
cepes or Grape are frequently adop.ed
while, Of course. for the widow herself il Is
cases OF deep mourning Grape win be more
worn than ever, and in greater quantities;
IN fact | have already seen some Mid.
ows' gowns which appeared to be made
entirely cf Grape. although. as a matter
OF fact, the Grape Is always arranged .lpon
a foundation OF some more solid material
ON one gown Il was arranged In many littie
fine pleats just below the waist. SO that
the skirt had due amount NJ fullnes,
near tNt "A bt In.
lightly ACROSS the asure from left TO right.
ana finished Just below the waist on one
side with small Grape rosette. Tho
sleeves We're finely p,eated throughout their
entire itrEth. and the collar. which came
mp w a roin, under either ear, was also
piea,tt 10 correspond.
Another very pretty gown which IS also
Int ndcd for deep mourning Is made In Il
soft black fabric, something like a wooden
crepe dc chine n skirt is made with
very iong tanic. a4ich is edged with
TWO HAi rouirauN of Grape. This tuuic
falls over aU uuderskirt which Is entirely
covered with Grape and which Is cut in
% short train, lined underneath with
many friils OF black glace silk. which
help Co make II set out nicely around
The feet. and give that fun effect at the
hem which is $50 necessary TO the success
OF gown 90 ~ present moment This
N'f''N i4f'N"' ttAAf fiistitfA WIN a menu OF
Grape. The rchu Is borlered with a little
gathered frill 20 Grape. and knotted loose
y In front with long ends falling grace
fully over ;h" skirt. At the throat ana
sleeves are little rufles Of Grape.
\ few words as 10 the widows bonnet
may prove useful This Is made In vart-
Gus shapes the Marie Stuart" being
perhaps the most becoming and conse-
quently most popular. The little shape is
entirely covered with Grape Quilings.
pipings even a big bow of Grape being
added. according To the style which suits
the wearer best while over and above all
the chief feature OF the bonnet is with
out doubt, its deep hanging veil. arranged
In kind OF tasSel form at the back
placed in close pleat in the center OF
the bonnet and reaching often down TO