New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
Dresses Of French Children.

batste embroidery or Irish lace. but more are
smart dress Of a heavy white linen hangs from a
yoke in side Pleats over the shoulders is deep
edge, perforated and hand embroidered. There Is a
other style Of ha1dwork is little stars which are
grouped 10 finish box pleats. This is needlework.
a popular style Of embroidery consists OF little
buttons done in a-over stitch, often used in rows
diminishing DOT the size OF a pinhead.
The costumes of French children show great va
buy readyTnade costumes. Readymade clothing for
children in Paris is never Inexpensive and, unless
very expensive, is apt TO be without style or taste.
pretty tunic suit for a small boy is OF white
serge made with single gle boz pe5t "a down the front
cry the points OF the collar ending under the peat.
Tang Ike etoie Egyplenne. II mas no Gollar ana
Is cut out at the neck 10 snow the shirt collar
The cuffs OF the shirt have rufie edges and turn
are substituting for the tunic suit little costume
consisting Of short tight trousers and blouse. with
sash or belt about the waist.
Taffeta costumes are most practical at the shore.
where It IS difficult to keep thin materials in
Casino in the afternoon are wearing smart cos
dinner a costume Of some thin white material seems
called for some Of the taffetIs are are most most souple
SKIRT iaii In borZnptsi t4cks four Inches desp at
tic hem and diminishing to almost nothing at the
waist. From the knees down between every two
tucIs is rufie OF Naionciennes lace and these ruff
hes, TOO Increase in depth toward the hem EN- The
vSsv THE pelerine fs onlv over the shoulders and
there is vest made OF lace, inset with motifs OF
the green.
A costume that creates attention is OF Irish lace
trimmed with raised motifs Of lace. These are so
heavy that they almost suggest passementerie- II
Is made with n long trailing skirt and tunic reach
ing 10 the knees. Tho raised motifs are used down
fLe front OF tunic and about the bottom of the
skirt There is a sash Of sky blue silk tied in the
back little on side, with short fringed ends;
Tho hat worn with this is Directoire in shape. OF
pure white straw. trimmed with blue teatheTs' anu
lied with black velvet strings.
Gowns Of white English embroidery are generally
made with a triple skirt for this stun is always
prettiest when good deal Of edge shows. pretty
example in Particularly nice pattern has three
deep aounoes on the skirt put on With puned en-
tTedeux that IS. the entredeux gathered on eacn
edge Ike a pun. but almost hat: From under under
the edge OF the embroidery fails hounce OF aler-
ciennes For the top. the English embroidery, al
though shirred at the shoulders. Is arranged IN
broad box pIeat below the bust. like double
breasted boisro and ornamented with four large
white buttonF Little double collars cut IN oeep
scoliops and softened with frills Of Valenciennes
fan over the shoulders and the little choker ana
plastron are of lace The sleeve ialls IN a pun pun
TO beloyy the elbow and finishes with ruttes OF the
embroidery and lace -, ;.t, -a
one sees a good many gowns Taaa2 VIII " - rs
versibia fronts over fitted wastcoats. This prom
ises to be al important idea IN the autumn ano -
Is appearing nov on the light summer woois ana
NeTges.