Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 268, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1911 — Mourning Hats [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Mourning Hats

nra HREE widely different but equal- - I ly excellent hats are shown here, ( designed for “first mourning,” and therefore they are made entirely'of crape or trimmed with it As this beautiful fabric has been so perfected by its manufacturers that it is now very durable, it is within the reach of people of moderate means and is extensively used in dress trimmings and dress accessories. The hat with drooping brim and moderately tall crown is covered with crape and has a facing of white crape. The moderately high dome crown is trimmed with a collar and spirals of crape, very cleverly made. It is a fine example of the exactness and neatnes which should always characterize workmanship in mourning- millinery, and is finished with a veil hanging straight from the back. A beautiful turban of grenadine having its draperies edged with double folds of crape, demonstrates the ingenuity of the milliner who designed it. It is soft and light on the head and uncommonly becoming. It is a model suited to almost all faces and ages. A small veil may be worn with it. For first mourning a veil of net bordered with crape would be a good choice for this particular hat . ; The little toque with body and trimming made entirely of crape is a shape with which we are all familiar because It is always good style. The form is covered with folds of soft.

dull-finished crape. Three “wings" or loops covered with the crape are bordered with a narrow plaiting of the fabric. They are mounted at the back with a big soft knot of crape. In the early days of mourning a crape veil is suspended from the back of the toque £nd replaced later with a short veil of coarse-meshed Brussels net bordered with crape. This hat is designed for matrons or older women who prefer a toque to a bonnet. It Is a simple matter to test crape and other fabrics designed especially for mourning wear to see that they are waterproof.. Immerse a small piece in a glass of water before purchasing. If the dye runs and the “rib” or crlmble, comes out, the fabric has not been waterproofed and should be immediately rejected. Crape may be easily renovated and freshened to look like new. A veil which has grown limp and dusty looking, should be thoroughly brushed and shaken, removing the dust It should then be rolled about a broom handle (without stretching) and pinned so that it will stay rolled. Place the rolled crape over a boiler and keep it there an hour if necessary, until it has become thoroughly steamed through with the steam from boiling water. Bet it to dry and allow it to remain on the roller for 24 hours. The result will be entirely satisfactory, the crape looking like new.