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Eldridge, Muriel (Tilden) | to Mother, circa 23 October 1911

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Date
1911-10-23T00:00:01Z-1911-10-23T23:59:59Z
Abstract
VC 1914
Creator
Eldridge, Muriel Tilden
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Subject (Topical)
Women college students
New York (State)
Poughkeepsie
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Member of
Eldridge, Muriel (Tilden). Letters, 1911-1914
Identifier
vassar:56119,Box 49; VCL_Letters_Eldridge-Muriel-Tilden_1911-09_1911-11_049_008
Extent
1 item
Format
11 p.
Type
letter
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Publisher
Online collection published by Vassar College Libraries, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

 

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[Oct. 23, 1911]

Hello, dear -
    Both The bundles came and were received with open arms. I didn’t use the hula skirt after all as the girls didn’t think it seemed quite appropriate - I wore my red petticoat, a big white apron, the little green bodice, my Dutch shoes - made a little white cap and if I so say it as shouldn’t it was a dear costume. Motherkins, if I tell you something will you promise not to think it

 

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conceited but realize that I’m telling you because it pleased me so much? A freshman told me today that at her table they discused the party of last night and the people and all and that their whole table said I was one of the prettiest looking ones there! Of course, I was very much made-up, with dark eyebrows and much color - you never would have recognized me in the world, but it tickled me to think I was such a good artist on myself.
    I had breakfast in my room this morning - half-a-dozen girls came in and helped eat the doughnuts and apples etc. They were great! The bloomers fit finely; I can’t quite see just yet why the box-pleat goes

 

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On the hip and the tucks turn in [right arrow]
They are grand and full O.K. in every way. Thanks a lot for the other things, too.
    It has poured steadily for nearly a week now and we’re getting tired to pieces of it. Next week-end there isn’t anything doing except the Senior excursion to Mohonk and lots of

 

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[right margin]
Florence Durbauis do the same way - I chimed I think the arrangement would be just reversed shouldn’t you?

 

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the girls are going home. What would you say if I appeared with Glad. Lyall? Would you be willing to have us? or would it inconvenience you. I want to bring her home some-time and this coming week-end will be the easiest time to get away. I have a debate coming and many other things later. I’m

 

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going to bring my marquisette dresses home as I don’t like to trust them to the laundress here - what do you think about it?
    I sang in the choir again this morning - I guess I’ll get in every other Sunday from the looks of things.
    Have much to tell you but it can all wait - mostly frivolity - have some new songs and piano-pieces, too. Did I tell you I had a letter from Dad?
    Love from
    Muriel.

 

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I’m that pleased with my new hair that I can’t see straight. You ought to see how my coiffure has “blossomed over night” It’s a “thing of beauty and a joy forever now. I just love it. You're the most thoughtful creature - how do you remember all your daughters’ little foibles?

 

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This list to be sent with the articles to Laundry.
Vassar College.

Miss Muriel Tilden Room 101M
October 15 1911

No Sent    /ARTICLES        /

….    /Aprons…………...        /….
….    /Bureau Covers…...        /….
….    /Chemises………...        /….
….    /Collars…………...        /….
….    /Corset Covers …...        /….
….    /Corsets…………...        /….
….    /Combinations, cotton..    /….
….    /Combinations, woolen..    /….
….    /Cuffs…………...        /….
.3.    /Drawers, cotton…...        /….
….    /Drawers, woolen…....    /….
….    /Dresses, calico…......        /….
….    /Dresses, white……...        /….
.10.    /Handkerchiefs….......        /….
….    /Neckties…………......        /….
.3.    /Nightgowns……......        /….
.1.    /Skirts, white……......        /….
....    /Skirts, colored…......        /….
....    /Skirts, flannel…......        /….
....    /Saques, white…......        /….
....    /Shams...…......        /….
....    /Shirt-waists…......        /….
.1.    /Stockings……......        /….
.1.    /Towels……......        /….
....    /Table Napkins…......        /….
.2.    /Undervests, gauze....        /….
....    /Undervests, heavy....        /….
....    /Wrappers, white....        /….
....    /Wrappers, colored....        /….
.1.    /Nuddy……......        /….
…    /…………………………    /…
…    /…………………………    /….
.5.    /Napkins……………{ Free     /….
.1.    /Wash Rags………..{ Free     /….
....    /Napkins……………{ Free     /….

 

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This list to be sent with the articles to Laundry.
Vassar College.

Miss …………………. Room ……..
October 9    18….

No Sent    /ARTICLES        /

….    /Aprons…………...        /….
….    /Bureau Covers…...        /….
….    /Chemises………...        /….
….    /Collars…………...        /….
….    /Corset Covers …...        /….
….    /Corsets…………...        /….
….    /Combinations, cotton..    /….
….    /Combinations, woolen..    /….
….    /Cuffs…………...        /….
.3.    /Drawers, cotton…...        /….
….    /Drawers, woolen…....    /….
….    /Dresses, calico…......        /….
….    /Dresses, white……...        /….
.14.    /Handkerchiefs….......        /….
….    /Neckties…………......        /….
.1.    /Nightgowns……......        /….
....    /Skirts, white……......        /….
....    /Skirts, colored…......        /….
....    /Skirts, flannel…......        /….
....    /Saques, white…......        /….
....    /Shams...…......        /….
....    /Shirt-waists…......        /….
....    /Stockings……......        /….
.2.    /Towels……......        /….
....    /Table Napkins…......        /….
.2.    /Undervests, gauze....        /….
....    /Undervests, heavy....        /….
....    /Wrappers, white....        /….
....    /Wrappers, colored....        /….
....    /……………….……......    /….
…    /…………………………    /…
…    /…………………………    /….
....    /Napkins……………{ Free     /….
.2.    /Wash Rags………..{ Free     /….
....    /Napkins……………{ Free     /….

 

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See how economical I’m getting with my washing

 

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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.
10-30 AM
OCT 23 11

Mrs. B.O. Tilden
291 Westminster Road
Brooklyn, N..Y.