Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Summer Handbags.

n handbags the tendency is still toward
medium sizes, with a decided prefer
ence for the thin or fiat models. Bags
OF greater width than depth, made over
plain metal frames, are types we'll liked.
Washbags are made Of pique, linen
and similar materials. Those Of linen
stamped for embroidering are shown in
innumerable varieties and in artistic arts
and crafts designs. They are easy to
work, take little time and are decidedly
practical. A bag Of natural color linen
crash. embroidered in dull green and
red, has handle formed Of an excellent
quality cord. which continues down the
sides of the bag, providing an excellent
finish. Another Of white linen crash was
in the form of pocket with buttoned-
over flap, and embroidered in vivid Bull
garian colors, and had a pretty braided
cord handle. The same could be made
in all white embroidery
An Old-fashioned garden bouquet In
gayest colors on a simple linen bag and
done in cross-stitch marks the revival
of an ancient idea in design and Of a
stitch that for many years has been con-
sidered more or less OF the past. The
cream color OF the linen background
which might otherwise be too gay in
color. Reds, blues and yellows melt into
the creamy tone as they would not upon
white. The cord handle in itself Is fas-
twisted and knotted from many strands
of coarse ravelings pulled from the ma
terial like the bag. A very pretty bag
was crocheted from coarse white silk
and lined with white silk, tiny crocheted
balls being attached to the ends of the
crocheted cord handle.
The smart Persian bags, so popular
this season. can be fashioned by the
skillful girl. The foundation is composed
Of gold satin. on which is embroidered an
elaborate pattern, thickly covered with
tiny beads and colored silks, which
should match or contrast well with the
color of ones gown. The lower edge of
the bag should be finished with row of
bead tasses. combining all the different
colors of the silk, and the bag suspended
from the shoulder by long, thick cords.
Dainty bags on the small order are
made Of wide pompadour ribbon. with q
small handle made from several strings
of white or colored beads.
Fabric bags have large plaques or
cabochons an ornamentation. In the
plaque the rhinestone studded OF lace
effect backgrounds of silver imitation
platinum is the style most frequently
employed. while in the cabochon jet ranks
foremost. In most instances only a SIN
gle ornament is employed at aoolt the
center of the bag front.
Brocaded bags of enormous size are
much in vogue at the moment, md tho
girl who possesses among her treasures
any remnants of the real old brocade should
lightly outline the flowers with tarrished
gold thread, then fashion the bag INTO
the shape of a huge wallet win an EN-
velope cover: then outline the bag with
cords and suspend it by cords from her
left shoulder, and she will be delighted
with the result. Braid-trimmed satin
bags in black are made over fancy and
plain metal frames. The most recent.
instead of being equipped with the long
cordelieres have conventional single or
double strap handles.
Gobelin tapestry bags. trimmed with
gold braid and having a long cord handle.
are very fashionable. as are also the
beaded and spangled bags. Beadwork Is