Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 251, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 October 1916 — In Plushes and Fur Fabrics [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

In Plushes and Fur Fabrics

Weavers of plushes and fur-fabrics appear to be designing their productions along independent*4ines this season. They have made some new departures and have turned out a number of patterns that are especially adapted to children’s and misses' wear. Those who produce coats for children give a prompt indorsement to these handsome novelties in plushes, and it is likely that the coats themselves inspire an enthusiasm for the material. They have the charm of beauty and novelty, and they are durable and comfortable. A handsome coat for a miss of eleven or so is pictured here. It is tn dark brown, flecked with white. As in coats for grownups it is cut bn simple lines with strAlght-hanging front, and the body set rather close to the figure- It Is long enough to cover the dress. Coats made of these novelty fabrics must be plain, and this one tells Its story in the picture. There Is nothing in the way of ornament except three small metallic buttons which are set on the belt at each side of the back, and two similar buttons at the front of the narrow standing collar. An abbreviated cape might ‘ t 1

be considered as merely ornamental, but it adds something of warmth where warmth is most needed. The “tam” of white corduroy is a happy choice in headwear to be worn with this coat, and for dress-up requirements white-topped shoes and white gloves will finish up a toilette quite above criticism. But the plush coat will give all sorts of servtee.Nothing will stand the strain of everyday wear better than pile fabrics of this kind.