Word: topper
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Bolshevik Ambassador Leonid Krassin dressed himself in his capitalistic attire of a frock coat and high silk topper. Madame and the Mademoiselles Krassin were adorned in the best that the art of Jean Patou could devise. Together they were driven to the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes...
Lord Cecil was first put in swaddling clothes 60 years ago. As a young lad, clad in grey trousers, black coat with its pointed back, a vast expanse of white collar, and a tall, shiny "topper," he entered Eton. He left the famous school without having achieved distinction, went to University College, Oxford, dressed in the tight, long trousers and flowing coat that was a peculiar product of the Victorian Age. He entered the service of his august father, as had his four brothers, known merely as a Cecil...
Equipped with white gloves and a white silk topper, he attended the ship's masquerade ball. His appearance called forth laughter, which he took for applause. " He drew himself up proudly and marched about the hall...
...Freshman seem strongest in the hurdles and shot-put, while the Eli power lies in the sprints and quarter-mile. The Blue yearlings also have a star timber-topper in Durant, who has made some impressive times this year. Due to the fact that the principal Crimson strength also lies in these events, both hurdle races promise real thrills...