New-York tribune., 1901-12-26
MIDWINTER MILLINERY
POPULARITY OF THE WHITE HAT IN
CREASES- DECORATIVE PINS

The prophecy Of : white winter has proved
veracious Hats of such fluffy flmy whlteness
that they suggest the sunny DAYS Of midsummer
are constantly seen dsporting themselves at thea
ire concert and even church. They may be OF
felt velvet tulIe, or all three. with equal
proprety. and adorned with feathers, lace, fur
or flowers. White velvet flowers are particularly
in demand. and are mingled with foliage Of so
faint a green Just to escape being white
Branches OF white holly. with the raerest touch Of
green. and with white berries are among the nov
elites in this direction.
4 harmony theatre hat is Of white tulle, with
large rolled brim encircled by d wreath OF silvery
white cherry leaves Pearl fruit in small punches
OF from three TO four pieces appears at intervals
The front of the hat is finished with TWO Tyre
aigrettes. also white, which sweep from right TO
left
Charmingly airy are the Irish crochet lace hats
seen so frequently at afternoon receptions and
evening entertainments The Irish woven cut point
is also used for the purpose. If q transparent ef-
feet is not desirable, the lace is stretched over
single or double lining Of tuIie In either roses
and rose leaves. with foliage which is an tmita-
ton Of the dusty miller, all in velvet. are favorte
garnitures-
particularly beautiful hat seen recently
made Of imitation Irish crochet lace. The crown
was square. The brim was fat in front, lifted at
the left side and allowed TO droop in the back A
multitude Of tiny folds Of chiffon faced the front.
paIest shell pink and cream white. their surfaces
gltterlng with simulated CeWdrops- Dusty miller
cluster Of the leaves were arranged under the
brir the left side.
Fur appears in combination this year with velvet,
tuIIe. cnIfOu. lace and flowers, and IS less often
seen alone than in previous winters.
i large IOQUe. particularly dainty. has wide
crown OF Canada mink fur and brim draped with
folds creamy white chiffon under draped veil
ing of applique lace iouncing A garland Of pink
crushed roses euclrcles the crown. and a long
cluster OF pink crushed roses lifts the orim at the
left of the back
The most popular flower hats the toques COW
cred with viOlets- a model Is OF pale English
double yiOIets, and has q facing OF pale violet
chiffon. 4 natty black toque has its broad. fat
crown covered with black silk embroidered lace
a drapiug Of black tuIle- The brim curls up
gently all around. and is snOthsred under multi
tude OF closely set, double tulIe ruffes each of
which IS edged with TOW Of tiny gold spangleS. =
bow OF black velvet clasps the brim at the back.
Many the designs IN milliners' jeweIry. In ad-
feathers, to be had both for Tor
feathers, there all sorts Of devices for finish
ing the great variety OF velvet bows which
much used The palm shaped arrangements Of
black bows are mounted II curved bars made for
the purpose. Pins in dull silver and gilt. Those
set with turquoise among the pTettest Jet pins
continue IN vogue. Brooches 10 nligree. gold and
white pearls are among the novelties These
generally set in a fiat rosette OF lace against
upturned side of a briTn. Buckles for the time
less used than other ornaments.
Among the shapes IN hats is between
the toque and capote. II has d brim OF
Marie Stuart form and the crown is low and broad.
The material with which the crown is covered is
laid in flutes, all of which converge into d, point
at the back The Marie Stuart brIm dips in front
and tapers off in points behind the ears