Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 308, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1912 — The HOME DEPARIMENT ALL MOST HARMONIOUS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The HOME DEPARIMENT

ALL MOST HARMONIOUS

POINT TO BE REMEMBERED ABOUT DRESB ACCESSORIES. Ornamental Handbags, for One Thing, Called For by the Season’s Styles, May Be Easily and Cheaply Made at Home. The variations of fashion are nowhere more noticeable than in the accessories of dress. Each season shows a great amount of thought given to the small details which combined produce a perfect costume. The entire effect of a handsome imported gown can be lost if the handbag does not harmonize with it. To be strictly modish, one must carry handbags to match each gown. This is an expensive luxury to the woman who has to purchase every article of clothing; but to the clever needlewoman, who is the envy of her less talented sisters, it only means fascinating handwork to be done at odd moments. Many of the most expensive handbags can be duplicated at little expense. Moire, velvet and soft leather, if jeweled, braided or embroidered at home, compare very far vorably with those sold in the exclusive shops. From one of the oldest and best knovyi Jewelers on the Rue de la Paix come the attractive models illustrated here. Old rose velvet is used to fashion the braided bag. The sample design is done with dull gold Boutache braid. A lining of old gold satin produces a pretty finish to this smart mbdel. If copied in old gold velvet

and braided with dull silver, this bag is equally attractive. Especially lovely is the beaded bag of dark green velvet. Small steel beads are arranged in an artistic design. Strands of them form the fringe. Gray satin is used to line this bag. It is carried with a short but heavy cord of dark green silk. A novelty bag formed of a strip of corbeau-blue moire silk, would appeal to any woman. Silver gray taffeta forms the

linlng-autf silver tassels adorn the bottom. This bag is attached to a clasp of dull sirver and carried by means of a silver cord. The same Jeweler is showing old

fashioned handbags of black moire an* tique with clasps of platinum studded with Jewels in an elaborate filigree design. These clasps can he purchased at any shop and cover a wide range of prices. Handbags are always acceptable gifts. Any of your friends would appreciate a remembrance of this kind. Dainty opera and fan bags can be made with little difficulty and furnish delightful work for the woman who enjoys plying her needle.