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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1907
Page
11
Woodward & Lothrop presents new season fabrics garments and goods in all departments. The displays cover light bright light raiment and pastimes of spring and summer with recent European and American productions. A visit reveals extent beauty and utility of the seasonable assortment.
UK spring dress materials and gowns fabrics selected from French and English makers. Loosely meshed ceilings and canvases adapt for current fashion, almost gauzy like chiffon with double thread weaves for silk foundation. Plaids stripes and checks dominate for street church and reception gowns. Distinctive lines include Trench Voiles and French Chiffon Panama in browns blues grays creams with various price points.
A Paris themed lingerie showcase abroad and back highlights hand-made French undergarments. The display features delicate gowns, chemises, drawers, and petticoats with hand embroidery, lace, ribbons, and Val inserts, plus specially priced chemises and several fully hand-made sets. Third floor Eleventh St.
The social column reports planned attendance from Washington and New York for tomorrow’s annual Asheville horse show. Highlights include Master Charles Riston Schroth's birthday party with Southern folk music, Mrs Clement D Hebb’s bridge, and Mrs Townsend's Washington-dominated dinner. The Four-leaved Clover Club hosts a charity fair for the Children's Country Home, with Victoria Emory leading fundraising.
A lengthy social column details Miss Wenonah Wetmore’s marriage to Arthur Lithgow Devens of Boston with a gown featuring a six yard train and point lace flounces. It notes gowns of Miss Mary Picton Stevens and Miss Helen Ballard with elaborate lace, orange blossoms, and rose point details, plus extensive commentary on fashion, hats, and bridal entourages.
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