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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1916
Page
2
A vintage advertisement lists infants wear with prices: babies bibs at 15 to 25 cents, Vanta diapers at 19 cents, all wool bootees 25 cents, infants dresses 39 to 49 cents, skirts 49 cents, and lawn outfits with embroidery and lace trims. Includes color and fabric notes.
Voters face a Tuesday decision on transferring funds for the waterfront belt line by the port commission. Proponents urge approval to cut shipping costs and sustain factories, arguing funds already exist and a 60 percent vote suffices. Opponents claim the plan is an imposition and fear higher costs and monopoly power.
Frederick and Nelson presents new afternoon wear with dove-gray broadcloth collar cuffs cape lining knife-plaiting at skirt and coat. Gold stitching edges the coat and plaiting with square black braid motifs and linked buttons. Priced at $75.00 each. Navy-blue taffeta lining and white gros de Londres collar. One piece very full skirt with a three inch belt. Second Floor.
The season's costumes blend Louis period influence with seventies overskirts and Civil War era hoop silhouettes. Wide skirts, short sleeves, and horizontal trims mark the look, while a peach taffeta frock features a double full-length petticoat and a sparkling brilliants bordered bodice. Gown Room, Second Floor.
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