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Enjoy!Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-41161753390087624282017-02-11T15:27:00.000-08:002017-02-11T15:27:05.314-08:00Scraps from the Past: 1960s Gingham Apron<b>The pattern: </b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/495410498/1960s-butterick-2515-uncut-vintage" target="_blank">Butterick 2515</a>, from 1963, featuring two styles of smocked apron with a detachable bib and smocked cafe curtains, sewn from checked gingham fabric. Charming and very popular back in the 1960s!<br />
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<b>The scrap:</b> Tucked inside this envelope was a scrap of black and white checked cotton gingham fabric. I think the original sewist took her inspiration from the envelope cover! I love the variations in smocking the apron, and the cafe curtains look inspiring too.</div>
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-82999876538668140502017-02-09T11:15:00.000-08:002017-02-09T11:15:28.407-08:00Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s: Preventing Saggy HemlinesIn this tip from 1920s, Ruth Wyeth Spears provides smart and practical advice when hemming garments that are sewn together on the bias. Due to their stretchiness, bias-cut garments are at risk of sagging after being sewn. To prevent this, Ruth has a nifty tip for pre-stretching the seams before hemming. If you don't have a darning ball or egg with a handle, substitute with whatever you have on hand that would weigh approximately 2 ounces (what my wooden darning egg with a handle weighs). For example, a serving spoon or a couple of teaspoons from your kitchen would weigh about the same.<br />
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<b>The scrap: </b>Tucked inside the pattern envelope was this soft, lightweight cotton print, a pretty and dainty floral in pinks. It appears to be the facing piece for view 1, the sleeveless short nightgown. I can envision it, and the lovely warm days one would wear it! Which is a cheery counterpoint to the snowy scene outside my window today.<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-37228864787577528102017-01-31T10:06:00.002-08:002017-01-31T10:06:52.741-08:00In Search of Style: 1960s Chic Evening TunicThis Vogue 6177 sewing pattern from 1963 is a marvelously versatile pattern, going from beach cover-up to robe, to dress, to hostess or lounging gown. It is one of those patterns that is only limited by your imagination!<br />
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Tucked inside the envelope was this clipping that features an elegant gown and an evening skirt and long tunic that was clearly the inspiration for the sewist. The Vogue pattern matches the long tunic on the right extremely well. With its side front tie closing, collarless V-neckline, slim silhouette, and touch of oriental mystique, it's a very close match. And very inspiring!<br />
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Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-9591331220578909862017-01-19T16:04:00.001-08:002017-01-19T16:04:42.972-08:00Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s: Smart Treatments for PleatsIn this tip from the 1920s for home sewists, Ruth Wyeth Spears provides some tips for adding smart details to box pleats. As usual, she provides wonderful illustrations that leave no doubt as to how to implement the tips.<br />
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I especially like the second tip on creating extended points of the box pleats. Do you have a favorite? Would you ever use these tips?Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-58242076720757069592017-01-17T14:15:00.001-08:002017-01-17T14:15:36.641-08:00Scraps from the Past: Sewing a Season's Worth of Girl's Blouses<b>The pattern:</b> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/488197640/1950s-mccalls-9563-vintage-sewing" target="_blank">McCall's 9563</a>, a set of classic blouses for a growing girl from 1953.<br />
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<b>The scraps:</b> Cut pattern pieces of the short sleeve and peter pan collar were the scraps inside this pattern envelope. The multiple cuttings in green and white plaid and pink and blue plaid tell me that this sewist was efficient! She was clearly cutting fabric for multiple versions of the blouse at the same time, as she prepared for spring and summer wardrobe needs of her young girl or girls. These scraps are a lightweight cotton, soft and yet durable for summertime fun. The big question is.... why didn't she sew these pieces? We will never know, but we can admire her efficient approach to sewing!<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-16559369374183040222016-12-27T07:56:00.000-08:002016-12-27T07:56:24.552-08:00Miss Lillian's Postcards: A Christmas Postcard from Father<b>Sender:</b> Henry Maguire, Lillian's father<br />
<b>Addressee:</b> Miss Lill Maguire, 1902 G Terry Ave, Seattle, Washington<br />
<b>Postmark:</b> Santa Barbara, Cal<br />
<b>Date:</b> Dec 25, 1909<br />
<b>Image:</b> Potter Hotel, Santa Barbara, California. Coast Line, S.P.R.R.<br />
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This amazing resort hotel no longer exists, alas. It was still rather new at the time of Mr. Maguire's visit to Santa Barbara, having been built in 1903. It was a veritable phenomenon, in size, luxury, and accommodations, and many families stayed a month or more. Along the front were sun, shaded and glassed-in porches. Above, roof gardens provided spectacular views of the ocean, islands, mountains and the city. The grounds were elaborately landscaped and included tennis courts, a zoo, a palm and fernery building, cactus gardens and enchanting pathways. The gardens were constantly renewed to astonish the winter guests with a showy variety of blooms.<br />
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The Potter had its own post office, water system, power plant and a railroad siding that led onto the grounds to allow the bulk shipment of fuel and groceries. Directly behind the Potter the Southern Pacific Railroad built their new station with a pathway leading directly to the Potter. Alas, the hotel burned down in 1921.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>12-25-09</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Dear Daughter</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Package received.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Much oblidge[d].</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>your Father</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>H Maguire</i></span></div>
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Written and posted on December 25th, 1909, this postcard from Henry Maguire conveys his thanks to his daughter for a Christmas gift received. Very sweet in its brevity, it shows family reaching out to family at this special time of year.<br />
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Season's greetings and best wishes to all my readers!Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-77174717075954553002016-12-19T10:37:00.000-08:002016-12-19T16:48:03.873-08:001930s Ball Gowns Put the Accent on the ShouldersThese formal gowns from December 1936 feature extra-wide skirts, narrow waists and eye-catching sleeves. Such a thrilling and elegant movie-star quality! Enjoy this eye candy as a way to de-stress from any holiday madness you may be experiencing.<br />
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Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-8610789067159020962016-12-16T14:49:00.001-08:002016-12-16T14:49:13.974-08:001960s Ball Gown with ChiffonYou could float through the evening in this dreamy strapless ball gown from 1965. It has a full circle skirt of chiffon, drifting from a tiny high bodice of satin .<br />
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Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-85537637082486678392016-12-06T15:24:00.000-08:002016-12-06T15:24:01.260-08:00Scraps from the Past: A Party-Pretty Dress in a Floral Print<b>The pattern:</b> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/496874717/1960s-mccalls-5852-vintage-sewing" target="_blank">McCall's 5852</a> is a sunny, pretty dress from 1961 that is proportioned for your height.<br />
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<b>The scrap:</b> Tucked inside the envelope was this narrow strip of floral print cotton. I love how the colors are still bright. Can you visualize the dress in this fabric?<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-28603865368536436742016-12-01T09:21:00.001-08:002016-12-01T09:21:42.384-08:001930s Frocks with Eye-Catching Gathers at NecklinesThese three ladies are wearing such smartly styled frocks, and they know it! On the left, No. 9039 features a fan yoke, one-in-piece with the petite shawl collar, and all in satin. The middle dress, No. 9027, features a V-neckline with a white vestee adding a pop of brightness. The marvelous frock on the right, No.9048, features a square draped neckline. Such yummy fashion!<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-56695286476590657502016-11-27T15:50:00.000-08:002016-11-27T15:50:52.213-08:00Miss Lillian's Postcards: Father Remains in California for the Holidays<b>Sender:</b> Henry Maguire, Lillian's father<br />
<b>Addressee:</b> Miss Lill Maguire, 1902 G Terry Ave, Seattle, Washington<br />
<b>Postmark:</b> Santa Barbara, Cal<br />
<b>Date:</b> Dec 24, 1909<br />
<b>Image: </b>Santa Barbara Mission, California. Founded 1786.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12-23-09</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dear Daughter,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wishing you</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a Merry Xmass</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And a happy new year.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your father</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Henry Maguire</span></i></div>
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Still in California, Lillian's father wrote a Christmas greeting on this postcard on December 23rd, and then posted it on December 24th. This postcard means that Lillian's father was in California for Thanksgiving as well. He is far from all his family at a time when being with family is important. </div>
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While I have been assuming Lillian's father went to California for business, another possibility was that he went for his health. Santa Barbara at this time was a world-famous resort town, in the sense of health resorts as well as tourism. While we will never know, I think this latter possibility is the most likely reason. Lillian, after all, went to Seattle for her health. Perhaps her father suffered from health problems in St Louis as well. Staying at a resort for his health would account for the long stay in California.</div>
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Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-84865934833074675492016-11-23T09:10:00.001-08:002016-11-23T09:21:24.047-08:00Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s: A Curly Chrysanthemum Corsage for ThanksgivingIt's not too late! Here is a marvelous tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears and the 1920s for a curly "mum" that you can wear on Thanksgiving Day. All it requires is some picot-edged ribbon, which you may already have in your stash. It's a snap to make! Enjoy this tip as you prepare to celebrate with family and friends. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, from my home to yours. I am very thankful for all my readers!<br />
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And if you don't have time to make one today, have a bunch of ribbon on hand at Thanksgiving, and invite all those interested to make one to wear. Sounds like fun!<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-41445119548761433652016-11-21T11:21:00.001-08:002016-11-21T11:24:25.031-08:00Scraps from the Past: A 1950s Flannel Nightgown for Christmas<b>The pattern:</b> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/479995660/1950s-simplicity-4140-vintage-sewing" target="_blank">Simplicity 4140</a><br />
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<b>The scraps: </b>Tucked into the pattern envelope for timeless nightgowns were two scraps, one a soft yellow flannel, and the other a cute flannel print of umbrellas. Written on the front of the envelope: Joanne Christmas 1952, Mother Easter 1953, Rena Louise Nov 1954. So the sewist made three nightgowns, two for winter and one for summer, and at least two as holiday gifts (Christmas and Easter). On the envelope back is more writing: (in red) Joanne view one yellow flannel white ruffles Christmas 1952. Also on the back, written in pencil: "R. L. Nov 1954" and "Mother Easter 1953". Now that is getting mileage from one pattern, and how handy that all three wear the same size!<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-7736758866131784492016-11-13T15:05:00.003-08:002016-11-13T15:05:27.464-08:00Eye Candy: Mid-1960s Evening Dress with CapeThis elegant formal gown with a short cape from 1965 is inspiring fashion to think about when planning for formal occasions this winter. Exquisite!<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-12299500740491338612016-11-10T13:30:00.002-08:002016-11-10T13:30:56.376-08:00Miss Lillian's Postcards - Father is in San DiegoSender: HM (Henry Maguire, Lillian's father)<br />
Addressee: Miss Lill Maguire, 1902 G Terry Ave, Seattle, Washington<br />
Postmark: San Diego, Cal.<br />
Date: November 23, 1909<br />
Image: Snowy Range, Near Trinidad, Colo.<br />
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On the postcard back is this description: <i>The Snowy Range presents no scenery of the tremendous type, but frequently views wide in scope and full of beauty are seen. It is visible for miles as the train hurries along. It is eternally snow-capped - hence its name.</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I arrived here the 22nd. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oranges and Lemons look</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fine.Their [sic] is fruit here</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">that, I never so [sic] before.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clothing shoes and everything</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">else cheap as in St Louis</span></i></div>
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Happy day, another letter from Lillian's dad! He has arrived at his California destination, San Diego, on November 22nd. We don't know when he left St Louis, but we do know he was in Albuquerque on November 20th. It took two days for the train to get from Albuquerque to San Diego in 1909! </div>
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I love his comments on the citrus fruit, which would be a novelty for him, I'm sure. I wonder what other fruit he might have seen in San Diego that he never saw before. His comment on the price of clothing was also interesting. Prices in San Diego are apparently similar to prices in St Louis.</div>
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Of more interest is what took him to California. Since he is writing, I am guessing that Lillian's mother is still back in St Louis. And since things are new to him in San Diego, I feel that I can rule out a family visit. And assume that this is a business trip of some sort. Sigh. I wish I knew!</div>
Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-6819119831018945622016-11-02T14:12:00.000-07:002016-11-02T14:12:00.926-07:00Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s: Sew a Lovely NegligeeYou have almost no cutting and only a few seams to sew with this pattern for a graceful negligee from the 1920s , courtesy of Ruth Wyeth Spears. Ruth recommends that you use a soft fabric for this dressing gown. The negligee would make a great and quick gift. If it is intended as a gift, Ruth recommends that you try to harmonize with the colors in the wearer's bedroom. Delightful!<br />
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The princess tunic, left (9020) is matched with a satin skirt. Love the row of tiny buttons and those deep cuffs.<br />
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Mixing plaid with velveteen, 9044 in the center features a handsome yoke.<br />
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And 9019 on the right features a contoured high waist - wear it with or without the belt.Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-13051632203322422192016-10-31T15:32:00.001-07:002016-10-31T15:32:35.142-07:00Happy Halloween from 1918!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-86259112745910812802016-10-23T14:16:00.002-07:002016-10-23T14:16:53.968-07:001930s Party Frock with Cape Chosen as Wedding DressI just listed in my shop this pattern (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/473695844/1930s-butterick-4720-vintage-sewing" target="_blank">Butterick 4720</a>) for a fabulous party frock from 1932. The frock features eye-catching asymmetry in bodice and skirt, wonderful and equally eye-catching sleeves, and is topped with a short fur-banded cape. Positively inspiring!<br />
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Written on the pattern is this remark: "Wedding dress pattern Nov. 18 1932". What a spectacular wedding dress this would make. Totally gorgeous.<br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-19463646875366474322016-10-20T15:19:00.002-07:002016-10-20T15:19:34.327-07:001960s Ethereal Evening GownLong and languorous, this lovely Gerard Pipart for Nina Ricci evening gown from 1965 has an ethereal and long-ago look. Gown features a misty <span style="background-color: #f1ffe4; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.49px;">moiré</span> skirt, cloud white silk chiffon bodice, and a haze-blue satin sash.<br />
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Let me know if you sew a dress using this tip!Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-90947028699399078572016-10-15T09:34:00.000-07:002016-10-15T09:34:32.227-07:001930s Smart FrocksThese smart frocks from 1936 were featured in McCall's magazine, and each has stylish details that make them highly desirable!<br />
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Dress 9021 on the left is sewn in angora wool jersey and sports top-stitched seams (both bodice and skirt) that release into inverted pleats in the skirt. It has double collars, the upper one of velveteen.<br />
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Dress 9042 in the middle is a deep grape-purple, with contoured seams at the midriff (difficult to see because of the dark color).<br />
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Dress 9034 on the right is a black frock with dramatic sleeves and collar, and is trimmed with velvet. Yummmm!Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984770042827231909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487537219794316083.post-77248586249197695802016-10-14T15:07:00.001-07:002016-10-14T15:07:15.326-07:00Miss Lillian's Postcards: A Postcard from Father<b>Sender:</b> HM (Henry Maguire, Lillian's father)<br />
<b>Addressee:</b> Lill Maguire, 1902 G Terry Ave, Seattle, Washington<br />
<b>Postmark:</b> Albuquerque, New Mexico<br />
<b>Date: </b>November 20, 1909<br />
<b>Image:</b> Old Spanish Convent, N.M.<br />
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The text for this postcard states "The town of Lamy, between Las Vegas and Albuquerque, was named for the good Archbishop who founded nearby a convent, the wall of which are still standing, and who also once taught the Indians in a little adobe school house. At the time of the founding of this convent he was a missionary priest, but afterwards became Archbishop Lamy of Santa Fe."<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Country looks bum</span></i></div>
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This brief postcard from Lillian's father is so very interesting. He is traveling from St Louis, Missouri to California. Clearly this stop in New Mexico did not impress him. "Bum" he called the countryside! New Mexico is surely much drier than Missouri, so I suppose we cannot fault him for his perception. But New Mexico is an amazing state with much beauty.<br />
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In 1909, the fastest way to get from St Louis to the west coast would be train, a long trip of several days. We do not know the reason Henry Maguire is traveling, but at least he found time to drop a short postcard to his daughter at this stage in his journey. He must have written this in a hurry, for the penmanship is not neat or tidy, and seems hurried.<br />
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It is rather fun to see how direct and to the point Lillian's father is. I look forward to his next postcard!<br />
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