New-York tribune., 1902-03-23
SILK DESIGNS.
SHADOWY FLOWERS AND STRIPES
PRODUCE QUAINT, OLD FASH
IONED EFFECTS.

~ THE store of James McCreery & Co,
West Twenty-third-st interest is keen In
regard to the lavish manner with which
this firm has stocked its great store for
the benefit of its many patrons. A glimpse
at the silks reveals a veritable Kaleidoscope
- OF colors and patterns These rich be-
yond description, with stripes and shadowy
printed flowers which call TO mind the quaint 1an-
cies or old time gowns. Among the newest i'm
portations are the pompadour brocades. which
adapt themselves we'll to the construction OF
fancy bodices Evening silks in every nuance ~
delicate color vie with the more practical but none
the less attractive. foulards for supremacy Louis
ines In checks and stripes come in for their share
Of attention. and merit the notice which is given
them.
The wash fabrics also much in evidence and
the grass linens are displayed in great abundance
Persian effects abound in this texture which is so
finished as TO produce a silken sheen that is much
admired. new material that is exciting consid-
erable comment is silk mousseline, possessing
both beauty and durability. The style is particu-
lary pleasing, embracing a large range of colors
in lace woven stripes. small figures and polka dot
ted effects.
In white goods the choice is really Iimitless and
mercerized linens, lawns. mulls pique and dimites
appear in endless variety. For more elaborate
gowns to be made of white fabrics, sheer India
muslin, chiffon, lace and transparent tissues of
Oriental manufacture shown in profuson.
Chief among the many interesting departments
the millinery parlors where masterpieces Of the
from Paris, which essentially chic in every par
ticular bear the mark OF Vrot. Germaine and Caro-
line. while London is equally well represented. on
entering this part OF the store one is attracted
by the brilliant red hats. These are especially
suitable for early spring wear, and are among the
prettiest the seasons creations. The bright and
particular novelty is the chrySanthemum straw,
which is extensively used IN tashlonnS the popular
toquC.
A picture hat OF white braid has a rim of black
At the left side "A bunch of white tips is caught
under the brim. An elaborate steel buckle known
) the Du Barry is the only ornament required 10
give pronounced elegance which results from
It's extreme simplicity. Shades OF pink are charm
lnglv mingled in the decoration OF GalnSOOrOugh
of ecru straw. The brim is dr1ped with lace III
marguerite motifs. and the crown is Wredthed with
sprinR flowers. \ smart turbdu OF whlte tune mas
cluster Of trailing edelweisS, showing deucdte
tints Of blue, pink and green dITdHseu DeCOi'ls'S
a left side. -,
Aficr an inspection OF these marvels in millinery
in a measure prepared for the elaborate COS
tunes and natty tailor gowns Whlch are 70 oe t st
in Ibs extensive department devoted TO the cloakS
and sutS. smart dinner toilets the HoNtLeu
and inquired silks take the lead y gown oil TINS
material the jardiniere pattern Is OF thE p5l'rfS
cut and simply but eHeCtlSe4S eLloeIi4SHON "t'H
{ aScades OF nlmy lace ,-,- J. ~ .,r,5,,o.
81 one Of IOndOn'S famous modiStes- Ihe tlshtIy
49,, bo1Ica has it's revers deliberately embroidered
In silver The same design Is carried OUT IN the
sI,Irt decoration. and jewelled buttons adorn the
Sors9re which Is partially Graped with lace III
T1onr The extreme novelties the coffee
coats which bid fair TO become popular haEihS
been successfully tested at the naton,il capSd.
Roy pea ted frn reaching 10 the waist ilne IN the
hack but with a divided dip In front Inc styISS
bere shown are varied by the addition or lace col
iars or reyers the individual taste street
rostunne OF rough goods in shade or tooaCco
brown has simulated coat, with shaped frilS over
the hips. The large collar is OF crirkled Dralu'