Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 242, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 October 1913 — CIVET FUR TO BE FEATURE OF COMING SEASON [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CIVET FUR TO BE FEATURE OF COMING SEASON

CIVET cat gives us the very dark fur with striking markings in white which is so much in demand for the coming season. The markings are managed by the furriers with remarkable resourcefulness, for it seems one hardly sees two pieces that are alike. A muff and scarf are shown here 'that are more ample than the average ;sets of this fur. In fact such striking fur is better used in smaller quan-

'title* and aa a trimming for other furs, or for neck pieces and muff made of velvet or other fabrics. This scarf and neck piece show the size and shape of many similar sets In other furs. The scarf is plain and 'the muff rather large and flat It Is curved on the lower edges at the corners. The handsomest and the most expensive furs are -made up along their lines. >' There Is a great vogue of small neck pieces of fur to be worn with hats and muffs made of velvet or other fabrics, trimmed with fur like that in the neck pidce. For Instance, a neck piece ft moleskin is worn with

a soft little hat made of brocaded crepe and chiffon in mole color, and a muff of the same fabrics having narrow bands of moleskin. A touch of lace on the hat and muff is often added. A single bright flower in silk or velvet or cloth of gold finishes the hat most effectively. These neck pieces, with hat and muff made to be worn with them, make up a set that is quite as expensive as the better fur sets, unless they can be made at home. Muffs are not difficult to make, and the simpler, hats can be teuccessfuly managed by the amateurs.

Ready-made “beds” filled with down are to be had In several sizes and are not expensive. The velvet or brocade or other fabric is draped on the bed and a shirred lining of satin messaline provided, which should match the outside in color. In order to make a muff successfully it is best to examine one at the furrier’s and be guided by it Milliners usually are prepared to make the muffs to match hats and will help one who buys material of them, with suggestions. The value of these pretty pieces lies as much in the making as inf the good's. Among the furs available for trimming, none is better than civet. A small neck piece of civet with hat and muff of black velvet trimmed with narrow bands of the same fur and finished with a little good lace, leaves nothing to be desired. The white.of the civet fur is yellowish and goes unusually well with creamy laces.

Very satisfactory beds for muffs are easily made of wool batting. Two or three rolls of it will be enough for a muff. Such a bed keeps its shape well and is very warm. The bed should be covered with a thin muslin first, tacked on at the top and bottom. Two puffs of velvet and two bands of fur make the outside cover Ing, with a cascade of lace at the front. In place of lace, limp ruffles of crepe chiffon are often used. A muff is among the most graceful of dress accessories and comfortable beyond expression.

The possessor of a fur cape or coat that has become shabby may cut the good portions and make bands for trimming a set made of velvet. The small collar is lined with a thin wadding under soft, satin. The muff la made as already described. A turban shape with soft crown of velvet la finished with a band of fur. A little touch of color in flower or ornament is the last word in thia little poem of comfort. It ia in such combinations that civet fur shows to beat advaotags.