Word: coatings
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Describing the gibbon, Mr. Coolidge said: "Many will remember 'Bimbo' the gibbon that made a name for himself in the film 'Chang'. Gibbons stand about three feet high and weigh about twelve pounds. The gibbon is covered with a furry coat that may vary in color from black, with white markings, to light tan or silver. . . . They have a flattened face with a human looking nose. The scientific name for the gibbon is 'Bylobates', which means treewalker. It is particularly appropriate as they swing through the trees by means of their long arms at a remarkable speed. They...
...colored sketches. The background is in place. All very pretty and like a real forest. Even to the country dirt road and stone fence. S--shows me pictures of finished models on the walls. It takes months for just one. So struck by these that I grab my coat and ear muffs and to the University Museum to see the actual models. On the way out I bump into Pathe cameramen. The newsreel has learned of the Harvard Forest studios as soon...
Jammed into Philadelphia's Academy of Music, the biggest audience of the season rubbered last week when Jazzmaster Paul Whiteman stepped briskly forth in a black coat, striped trousers and chalky spats, sporting an overgrown carnation and a yard-long baton. They rubbered also at the 25 musicians Mr. Whiteman had imported from his celebrated band to augment the efforts of 101 regular members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. For two hours, supported by the orchestra, the newcomers tooted saxophones, snorted through trombones, rattled wind machines, picked guitars, shrilled police whistles, thumped tom-toms, pumped accordions, wailed on bagpipes, clicked...
Without a question of a doubt, the trend in men's suits this winter is to the conservative. Liberals have made many a gain this year but fashion is still ruled by the conservative element. The most popular Single Breasted Coat is the three button with natural body lines. Checks and Plaids are on the wane to be replaced by modest stripings and single line window pane squares...
...Double Breasted Coat is a close second, however, and in the new stripes and worsted sharkskin patterns makes an exceedingly smart town suit. Vents--are longer and only in the center now. And while it is absolutely impossible to draw a line for all men, we still will guarantee that the prohibition of tan spats with formal wear will still continue...