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The Red Wing Morning Republican, March 18, 1913, p. 7

"CUBIST" GOWNS PROPER NOW

Creation Reminds One of "Nude Descending a Stairway."

Chicago, March 18. - "The Cubist" gown will be the proper conceit in women's dress this spring, according to information imparted by a member of the Chicago Dressmakers' club. A full description of the new departure in dress has not been obtainable, but one woman said a front view of the gown reminded her of the futurist painting, "Nude Descending a Stairway," which recently was shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Art in New York.

The creation is of "futurist" satin, with a floral design in straight lines. The trimmings are square, resembling alphabet blocks. The sleeves are four-cornered. Despite the geometrical construction of the lines, the garment does not make the figure angular, but accentuates the curves, and is said to lend a distinctive air of grace.

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