"The new cotton and wool broadcloths now come in 54″ but dull colors except for myrtle green, Alice blue and cardinal. At 42¢ a yard, they would affordable for the servants. More interesting is radium, a nice soft silk and cotton blend recommended for both day and evening dress." - McCalls, November 1904
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Date: 2013-05-07 12:46 am (UTC)I'm a little bit worried about the "radium silk" slip, though...
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Date: 2013-05-07 01:49 am (UTC)"The new cotton and wool broadcloths now come in 54″ but dull colors except for myrtle green, Alice blue and cardinal. At 42¢ a yard, they would affordable for the servants. More interesting is radium, a nice soft silk and cotton blend recommended for both day and evening dress."
- McCalls, November 1904
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Date: 2013-05-07 02:33 am (UTC)It pays to be careful.
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Date: 2013-05-07 03:40 am (UTC)And yes!
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Date: 2013-05-07 06:21 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-05-07 03:17 pm (UTC)Sarcasm.
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Date: 2013-05-07 11:47 pm (UTC)no subject
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