Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 275, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1913 — Practical Set in Natural Marabout. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Practical Set in Natural Marabout.

MARABOUT is another name for down, which is coming more and more into use as a substitute for furs in muffs and neckpieces. Down forms a part of the plumage of so many birds (all of them, perhaps), that we need not concern ourselves as to its origin. It comes in white and what is called “natural” color, by which is understood a dark brownish gray or taupe color. It is also dyed into any color wanted. Ostrich is used in conjunction with it oftentimes in making up neckpieces and muffs. There are many grades of marabout, and at first glance it is not easy to distinguish between the fine and the poor goods. All are fluffy and attractive. But the best grade is selected and has lymg silky fibers. Marbout is more attractive in white or the natural color than in any of the dyed colors, unless it be the pale tints of blue or pink or yellow. Bands of it are fashionable as a dress trimming. There is an increasing demand for it for this purpose. Whenever a fur border might be used the marabout substitute Is altogether satisfactory. It is so light in weight that it sometimes has an advantage over fur in this respect. Made up into neckpieces and muffs

it is the most desirable wear for between seasons. There is an unbelievable amount of warmth in it. It seems to.generate heat, but of course it only Holds it. This gives it a cozy feel, which for days that are simply chilly and not severely cold, is pure comfort. In sets for early winter wear or for all winter wear its light weight commends it for concerts, matinees or visiting toiletes. A beautiful set is pictured here, consisting of a cape with fiscu ends, and a large, flat muff. It is in the natural taupe color, which Will harmonize with about every other color under the sun or shade. The cape is a new model fastening about the throat in the fashionable “V” shape. Soft ribbons, matching the marabout in color, are used as a decoration in it. The fischu ends give it sufficient length to be thrown close around the throat and over the shoulder in case the throat needs protection. Marabout is very grateful. It will stand much wear, for airing and shaking out cause the tiny flues to fluff ifi a way highly pleasing. It is as elegant as fur, and far less expensive than any fur that looks as well. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.