New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-19
Ar TROUsSEAU
IS ELABORATE
o,;de's Gowns Almost All
Mad Made in U. S. from
Domestic Stuffs.
VELVET is CHIEF
MATERIAL USED
federation Given to Richness
fabric Rather than Color,
Say Friends.

u.,hinrton. Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Wilson's
.,.su Is said by close friends TO be
.,s.snt and to have cost several
80 dollars. Most Of IL is Ameri-
n,ds and the best shops in the
go States we're called on 70 supply
-. the brides friends say is one Of
=. largest and most carefully'selected
.s-0bss ever gathered by any mis-
80. OF the White House.
there are plain gowns and elaborate
IN. hats. shoes. parssols, umbrellas
80. wells and other items in ample
rrh,r for each and every occasion.
O., wilson always has been fond OF
a., and black, but in the selection Of
=, ,rou.sesu she has given considera-
- % .he richness Of material rather
49,, % color Friends who have seen
1,,.r and reception gowns, tailored
..,. dsmi-toilettes, fascinating tea
.,vn, and neglig6e creations with
inner, to match in the trousseau, say
Give. /, the principal material.
ons Of the handsomest gowns in the
,,,u,,..u IL in black velvet, with plain,
s,x.pg skirt and a highly embellished
AoAe, Another velvet gown, Of French
Material and treatment is sapphire in
~, Like tae first. 1t has a train, as
s,y, all the evening gowns.
For State Occasions.
Mrs. Wilson will be hostess at four
.,s;s receptions and as many dinners
ofA. same character during the win
~, One gown in her trousseau worthy
n such occasions, in the opinion Of her
,r,md.. is Of white satin, with trim
ming Of white fox fur, and made with
, train. A second white satin is also
mac, with train, but is not as rich
h material. Z has 2 tunic overdress,
opening In the front, with the edges
bound In narrow pipings.
Another gown is Of blue satin, in one
o. the new msde-in-Frsnee shades, as
he are called, the eolors Of which, 1t
I, aid, are impossible Of imitation
elsewhere. The skirt e hung in golden
anss, and that Is yelled IN black tulle.
Among s number % tailored suits IL
green gown. II Is Of dark cloth.
With a ,hort skirt and q fsring half
length coat. The collar and cuffs are
Of mol,.kin. A small velvet hat Is
intended for wear with IL. OF the other
alorsd suits some Of the most sttrac-
Nv, are eDe Of dark blue cloth. bound
IN black silk braid, with q military
,,yls about the jacket and gray suede
lie cloth, also braided IN military
inkion
Velvet with Gold Net.
there also is 8 three-pieced amethyst
y,ive. costume, with q small velvet hat,
adorned with ostrich tips. Ii has q
skirt that swings clear Of the ground
BY three or four inches. The bodice
s largely Of lace and net, with glints
q gold and amethyst OF changing hue.
there is a ves,ee OF net and old lace.
The coat is more than half length, all
q velvet with a lining Of self-cOlOred
satin, embossed in gold.
Adsmi-toilette OF black net, deeollete,
With long sleeves and short train, is
one Of the least elaborate in thetrous-
'ssg. In the same class. also, is deli
cate msuve satin, with a trimming OF
blue and silver. A white brosdcloth
tailored suit, with white boots. is in
tuded in the trousseau. and blouses
ior tailored suits present every known
uiHsly ron fancy Georgette crepes 20
plain tub silks Some match the skirt
IN color az, FOR example, a green crepe
vita white collar and cuffs. Most OF
me elorses are white or just of the
PIX flesh tints
Mrs. Bolling's Gown.
When Mrs Boiling stepped forward
'1rng the ceremony to give the bride
away i was observed that she wore
ne same set Of canoes and some Of
ne lace worn a. her own Virginia we'd
'ing many years ago. The canoes were
arred by famous artists many years
$40. and the delicacy Of workmanship
p the setting was enhanced by q circle
" pearls about each. The set consisted
81 necklace. brooch and bracelet.
Mrs. bolling's gown had foundation
- black satin, app!Qued IN kings blue,
Pc over this was a straight drapery OF
H.k nsi heavily embroidered va jet in a
rose design. The low cut bodice was
sief cloth Of silver with touches o.
tngs blue interviewer. Her gown and
"a. o. Nrs. Naury were the only ones
YIN trains. and there was just sUiii-
cent sweep o. the carpet 20 give grace
tac dignity The short pointed train
saf caught al the left Of the Rirdle in
-ae back with cluster Of pink crush
fosss.
Mss Margaret Wilson, the Presi-
Shtt eldest daughter. added 20 the
9shtf that velvets and velours will
al The rage 10 Washington this