Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
THE FASHIONS IN NEW YORK.
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New York. Dec g. Ball dresses are
very frequently things of rare beauty
and invariably in one throughout, the
exquisite independent waists, in them
selves ornate enough for any occasion,
being reser, ed for dinners or receptions,
and the skirts worn with them are
p ain velvet, corduroy, satin or heavy
Louisine. and preferably white or rack.
so as to show of the corsage to te.t
advantage Brocades that have been
unpopular for several seasons are now
quite freely used, and seem particularly
well adapted to princess gowns, which
are very fashionable. few Empire
dresses ars seen, hut are chosen usually
10y persons who wish TO be conspicuous.
Crepe de chime is extremely fashion
able, and beautiful dress made fir
member OF the Vanderbilt family is in
lovely shade of pink. Insertions of
fine lace appear on the skirt, and lace
is placed over a plated chiffon flouroe
around the lower edge. The sleeves
are a combination OF the material with
lace and chiffon, and reach TO the
wrists. yoke 10 match atIoIding com.
pletion. s
Another gown just ordered by Young
matron OF the wealthy lselin family is Of
exquisite hrocade, showing pink sprays
on creamy surface. 1t is made
princess, and finished by lace and pink
pearl passementerie. The sleeves show
two rutis, with short lace undersiseves,
and are exponents of a coming revival
of larger sleeves. Yoke to correspond.
Spangled nets are extremely fash
ionable, and in the rousseau of Miss
Kelly. who has just married Frank
Cloud, is beautiful example in
spangled Black net over blue silk.
white net, ezouisitely epangled
and made over pink satin, is one
among number Of dresses prepared
for Nine. Noridca in her song rec tai
tour. Like royalty travels this queen
OF song, attended by suite of cooks,
walters, maids, companion, secretary,
piar ist and lastly tuner, who keeps
watch over her two Everett pianos,
cab!ed for specially, the grand for use
IN the concert room, and her boudoir
piano as well. the latter even finished
In keeping with the luxurious car occu.
pied by the great oantatrice, whose
noble voice commands homage in two
hemispberss.
For christmas presents calendars re-
main exttemely popular, and come in
almost limitlees variety. Many small
etbS'on NV hhtobou butnC WOOD L0AI
rivals or perhaps eSoels burnt leather,
though the two canno. come largely
into competition, because not usually
adapted to the same class uf goods. The
| continued favor shown to ebony mounted
brushes, hand mirrors, &C., is surpris.
ing, because thoy ars essentially unat-
tractiye and altogether inferior to silver,
which happily Remains fashionable as
ever. Sets for the desk and bureau
| articles as well are special examples in
this line, and little boxes showing silver
covers are in many shapes and sizes, to
| say nothing OF powder receptacIes that,
| OF course, are much larger.
Silver deposit on glass is so very
pretty that 1t IS a frequent ornamental.
| tion, particularly for the small indi-
vidual buttles that are oftener now seen
than the ponderous raila of former
days. Perfumery is again this season
q prominent feature in the attractive
display of Christmas presents on the
counters OF all leading dealers, and
noticeable arnid the array of tasteful
boxes, tottles and articles OF every
shape and color 10 the reliable, old
time faVorite, Murray & Lanman 8
Florida water. 1t certainly makes a
most aposptable gift for prettily
doSolnhSh dNut1iLdT Of IOlioL D0ttl6,
| Art Swiss work ON wood is a new in
troduation, being gay paintings of
rustic figures that decorate miniature
kegs, tubs and other domestic articles,
which yet find favor with pam pered city
buyers. Gun metal or silvered chains
or purses form useful and stylish gifts,
and the array of belt clasps is bewilder-
ing and suited to all tastes, from
oxydized or plain silver or gilt 10 others
that glow in every hue by NUN srous
imitation stones. Ornamental hat pins
display an equal range OF choice, and
always form acceptable souvenirs.
For millionairas or those who would
initiate them there are buckles, pins,
toilet articles, &c., resplendent with
real gems and reaching fabulous prices.
Belts set in SUCCESS We semi precious
stones run up to thousands, so do jewsl
adorned purses. nor can health menacinR
garters give way to stocking suspendei 8
when the fair one may disport herself
In pair of the former costing $3.50 or
even more, for jewelers. will dispose
their wares In any plenteous fashion
that may Ering profit. RosAlind May,
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