THE OTTOLINE WATERPROOF. CIRCULAR CLOAK WITH HOOD. 255.-FRONT. 255.-BACK. No. 255 is a Lady's Waterproof, Single-breasted, with a new and very convenient form of sleeve. It slightly defines the figure at the back, but is of a loose style so as to be drawn easily over an outer garment. It should be made in Tweed or any light cloth waterproofed. It will take 4 yds. tweed 54 inches wide, and 12 buttons: the pattern may be had from us, price 6d. Ladies would do well to ask for "Platt's Tweed," which can always be relied on. HALF-MOURNING 253 BACK. This is the back view of the half-mourning Costume (No. 253) shown on plate 5. For full description and quantities of material required, see description of Plate 5, on our third page. Patterns may be had from us, 6d. each post free. January 1880. No. 239A is a Circular Cloak with hood, of the kind so fashionable at present. It may be made of black silk or cashmere, and lined with fur: or if a less expensive lining be desired, quilted flannel, or very thin cloth in red or blue, would be very effective; the hood in either case should be lined to match. The ornaments for closing at front may be bought in great varities. It will take 5 yards 54 inch cashmere or cloth, and 2 brandebourgs and 2 buttons: the pattern, price 6d. may be had from us. Devere's Model Busts, Price 26s. Each. (Including Crate, Packing, and free delivery within 4 miles of Charing Cross, or at any London Terminus.) We supply these Busts, for the following sizes of Chest Measures :-31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, and 44 inches. Devere's Model Bust is specially made for the use of Drapers, Dressmakers, and private families, it is accurately moulded in papier maché from the most perfect figures, and is covered with stout twilled calico, thus affording a firm yet flexible surface for the various purposes of making, trimming, and trying-on garments. It is mounted on a handsome polished black stand, and, by means of the screw shown on the engraving, can be raised or lowered in height according to requirement. Another great advantage is the facility with which it turns round on the pivot, thus enabling the worker to fit or trim the back or front of a dress without moving from her position. Drapers, Dressmakers, and private families find these Busts are invaluable, from the ease they afford for the arrangement of the elegant but complicated styles of trimmings so much in vogue at the present time. In private families, one Bust serves for all members of the family who are not smaller in size than the bust, but Drapers and Dressmakers should always have more than one size. We allow a discount of 5 per cent. on two Busts, 7 per cent. on three Busts, 10 per cent. on four Busts, and 12 per cent. on six Busts, if they are all ordered for the same person at one time. These Busts are so arranged as to take to pieces with the greatest ease, and pack in a very small compass, thus reducing the expense of carriage to the lowest amount. Full instructions for putting together are forwarded to each purchaser. The crates (which are specially made to suit each Bust) should be preserved for use in case of removal. N. B. When ordering a Bust it is better to send Can be obtained only from LOUIS DEVERE & Co., 1, Kelso Place, Kensington, London, W. THE WORLD OF FASHION. Picte 7. Correspondence. FOR JANUARY, 1880. I. All letters must be addressed to the EDITORS, 1, Kelso Place, Kensington, London, W. II. Correspondents who desire answers by post must enclose a stamped and addressed envelope. III. MSS. must always be accompanied by stamps or return, if found ineligible. EDITOR'S NOTICES. COLONIAL AND FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTION LIST, FOR PATTERNS. We have arranged to forward, post free, on the first of every month, selected patterns of the kinds required by each subscriber. Our charge for one pattern a month is five shillings and sixpence per annum, payable in advance; two patterns eleven shillings, and so on. Ladies are requested to say what kind of patterns are most useful to them. COUNTRY AND FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS. This Magazine will be posted free to any address, on the last day of each month, for 12s a year, paid in advance. Single copies, post free, for 13 stamps, SHILLING POSTAGE STAMPS. Correspondents are respectfully informed that in consequence of recent Post Office Regulations, Shilling Stamps cannot in future be accepted by us in payment. Foreign stamps cannot be accepted. CARRIAGE OF MODEL BUSTS. The carriage of the CRATE and MODEL BUST to the Country by railway costs from 1s. 6d. to 3s. according to distance. JUVENILE COSTUMES. We will send, post free, for 3 stamps, the Large Colored Plate of Children's Autumn and Winter Costumes that appeared in September last, with its reverse views, and list of patterns. BOYS' COSTUMES. We will send, on receipt of 9 stamps, the September Number of our "Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion," which contains a double colored plate of Juvenile Costumes, and a coupon which will entitle the purchaser to any patterns illustrated on the plate for 3d. each, post free. LADIES' ULSTERS, MANTLES, &c., FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1879-80. We will send, post free for 3 stamps, the Steel Plate Engraving of Ladies' Ulsters, Mantles, &c., that appeared in November last, with reverse views and description. MRS. FAIRCHILD writes : "Your cheap and elegant patterns of French underlinen are a real boon to me and my daughters. We used your complete set from 1A to 9A, for the wedding outfit of my eldest daughter, and we availed ourselves also of the advice given on the plate to trim all the articles to match. This plan effected a saving, as there were no short lengths of embroidery or lace left, and the effect of the whole was very charming. We are now using your set for young ladies 10A, to 20A, for my third daughter, a girl of 12, who is for the first time, going to school. The simplicity of the patterns is as worthy of notice as their elegant style and cheap price, and I intend to recommend them to all my friends. We are very glad that you are satisfied with our patterns. We are sure that ladies so industrious as yourself and your daughters deserve all the efforts we take to please.-ED. W. F. A TIRED MOTHER writes: "I do not know how to thank you for the cheap and elegant styles of children's garments, both of underlinen and dresses which you issue with your valuable Magazine. I had your Plate of "Children's Costumes, price 3d.," and was enabled to see at a glance, how I could clothe my little flock quietly, serviceably, and becomingly for the winter, out of materials I had by me. I have not a long purse, but I love to see my little ones dressed nicely, and find the expenses of purchasing ready-made garments really more than I can afford; thanks however, to your patterns, and my own determination to try what I could do myself, I have, for the first time, 9 made my children's clothes. My eldest child (luckily for me, a daughter), has assisted me, and the result of our labour is most satisfactory. I hope to see more juvenile costumes in the Spring. We are much pleased with your letter. Elegance and simplicity, especially in garments for the young, is what we aim at in our patterns, and our endeavour to please have, so far, met with truly wonderful success. We purpose to give a plate of juvenile costumes for Spring and Summer in our No. for March, 1880.-ED. W. F. MRS. DAVIS writes: "I am very much pleased with the Princess Robe (No. 159) I had from you; the dress I made up by is admired by every one for its true fit and elegant style." M. M. S. writes: "You are improving your Magazine very much. Your patterns are very good and cheap; the best I have ever had. I have recommended your book several times, and it has given great satisfaction." We are almost at a loss for space to answer the numberless complimentary letters which shower upon us, and of which the above are only a few specimens. We can only assure our fair friends and patrons that their kind expressions of approval afford us the sincerest pleasure, and stimulate our exertions to render the WORLD OF FASHION" more and more useful and entertaining to our Subscribers. The kind and ready sympathy of our readers, joined to the wide-spread and appreciative recognition of the public Press, is the best New Year's Gift we can receive: and our endeavours during the coming year will be unfailing, so as to merit yet more fully the favour we have won.-ED. W. F. MISS. J. T. (Surbiton Hill) writes: "The Model Bust which you sent me on the 10th I received quite safely on the 11th, the charge being only 8d. for the 12 miles. I already find it a great assistance, and shall have much pleasure in recommending it to my friends. We are much pleased that you like the Bust, and feel greatly obliged by your kind promise of recommenda tion. We beg respectfully to ask you to do the same for our Magazine.-ED. W. F. We have received a letter, written on part of an envelope, containing 12 stamps, and ordering a Princess Robe with gathered Plastron. Will our correspondent write again, as she omitted to enclose name and address, and the post-mark of her letter is illegible? |