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New children's styles are remembrance of things past PAGE 35 - PLAINDEALER • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24.1M1 % * * * V* ho's here! A collective nostalgia has swept die nation.-, Enthusiasts eagerly search for vintage clothing, toys, tools, house­ hold items and other me­ mentos of "the good old days." Good quality reproductions are also in great demand. Now, there's even a collection of children's fashions from the past, re-created from original designs of the twenties, thir­ ties and forties.. .just in time for holiday gift-giving. Nannette's "Nostalgia Col­ lection" was created by this leading children's wear firm to honor its 60th anniversary. "The major difference be­ tween die original designs and the 'new' styles is that,we've used only easy-care perma­ nent press fabrics, tor the convenience of modern mothers," notes vice-presi- dent of design, Betty Adcock. Then and now "During the 'Roaring Twenties' parents outfitted their daughters in dresses of real silk georgette," Adcock explains. "Then synthetic silk (rayon) was invented in the PLAY IT AGAIN... Brother and sister style* from Nan­ nette'* Nostalgia Collection are modeled idongaide origi­ nals from the thirties. In shades of aqna/teal with linen-look collars. Sixes 2-4T; about S33.00 each. thirties. Today we use a silky, machine-washable Ultressa® fabric instead." Styles of the thirties were greatly influ­ enced by Hollywood's famous young starlet, Shirley Temple. It was not unusual to see lines of look-alike little girls parading out of beauty parlors on Saturday mornings, show­ ing off their Shirley Temple ringlets. In those days, Nan- nette duplicated styles \vorn by Miss Temple in her films for fashionable, star-struck toddlers. The war years popularized military styling for all ages. Epaulets, crisp piping and red-white-and-blue colorings give a patriotic air to many of the Nostalgia styles. Timeless classics The enduring appeal of these fashions proves that (good design is indeed time-ess. Exquisite detailing in­ cludes delicate embroideries, AMERICAN CLASSICS FROM THE '30s...From Nan­ nette's Nostalgia Collection. Navy and red dresses of per­ manent press poly/cotton, outlined with piping and accented with appliques. Redingote (left) for sixes 4-6*; about $32.00. Pleated dress with epaulets (right) for sixes 2-4T; about 924.00. contrasting inverted pleats, linen-look collars, tiny 'pearl' buttons and buckles and novel appliques. Unique color combina­ tions, such as aqua and teal, indicate that it was not always thought that "pink is for girls and blue is for boys." As the Collection's special tag explains, "Once upon a time, someone in your family (perhaps it was you) may have worn a Nannette just like this." The Collection will in­ clude styles for boys and girls, sizes infant, toddler aqd 4-6x. A special thank you As a special thank you to the three generations of chil­ dren who nave wom Nannette fashions, the company has launched a nation-wide search for vintage garments which will benefit children's hospi­ tals throughout the country. The event will be promoted by leading department stores. NOWSERVING YOUR AREA TRIPLE PROCESS STEAM & SCRUB CARPET A FURNITURE CLEAMMG Step 1 Pre trwtme«t of heavily soiled areas Step 2 Rotary Pile Lift Scrub Step 3 Deep Steam Extration MTRODUCTORY OFFER Living Room or Family Room or Sofa Similar safiflfs an $^TJ50 additional rooms t or furniture ril Prices pertain to average size rooms. We move furniture free. Carpet dying, acoustical tile cleaning, satisfaction guaranteed or we promptly re-dean at no additional i charge. Fully insured. UmiiK/Biys •a Week! ret. 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Occasionally, as during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who relied on Christmas gifts exacted from subjects to replenish her ward­ robe, the giving of gifts has been regarded more as a duty than a matter of free choice. For the most part, however, gift-giving represents one of man's nobler and most funda­ mental customs. The Christmas gift-giving tradition was bom when The Three Wise Men offered gold, frankincense and myrrh in thanks for the coming of a Saviour in Israel. But, the true spirit of giving predates the birth of Christ. Friezes on the walls of the Parthenon depict ancient Greeks offering gifts to Athena, the goddess of wis­ dom, for her g6idance. During the early days of the Roman Empire, at the begin­ ning of the new year the rich thanked the gods for their good fortune, by offering pas­ tries to those less fortunate so that the year might be sweeter, lamps that it might be full of light, and silver and gold that wealth might attend them. Certainly, to find a histori­ cal precedent for the bestow­ ing of fragrance gifts at Christmas, one need only think of the Gift of the Magi. There is no more dramatic an example of the great value man has always placed on fra­ grant essences. This holiday season, why not be a traditionalist yourself and give the gift of fragrance? Those you cherish will be sure to remember your expression of love and thoughtfulness every time the scent lingers in the air. Cie* Fragrances is cur­ rently presenting The New Country Collection, an assort­ ment of holiday gift sets, stocking stuffers and single items to suit any taste and any budget. All come wrapped in a delicate garden of pastel flowers. Sweetly romantic in mood and reminiscent of a bygone era, The New Country Collec­ tion will charm any woman who lives for today, but trea­ sures the traditions of the past. 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