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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
29
The New York Washington Paris department store boasts broad aisles and natural light, with generous accommodations and elevator service. It proclaims the spring season as ushered in by a striking display of Fine Apparel Fabrics and Art Objects for personal use and the home.
Women's coats in silk and broadcloth dominate this season with elegant three quarter and full length designs. The broadcloth options appeal for travel and sheet wear while long silk coats are praised for ease of handling. Silk Etons are described as smart and jaunty attracting universal appeal.
Four silk coats and Eton jackets offered at 10 to 12.50 dollars. Loose black silk coats feature tall plated fronts and back braid trimming at 12.50. Black silk Eton jackets with white silk lining and braid trim offered at 10.00. Additional plated front and back jackets with lace trim also priced at 10.00 in full tourist style.
Two stylish coats advertised with distinct features. One offers a velvet collar and 34 inch length at B12.50, the other a sink-bed yoke and sleeves at B21.00. Both are lightweight and fashionable for the season.
Advertises new lawn and organdie dresses for girls and misses with prices, styles, and sizes 4 to 14, featuring two piece outfits, lace insertions, tucks, and embroidered sleeves. Mentions Misses two piece dresses with side flounces and waist bands, priced up to $34.00.
New shipment of exclusive French handmade undergarments includes gowns, tetticoats, drawers, chemises, and corset covers. Special sale features dainty garments at moderate prices with embroidery, percale and muslin items, several 3-piece sets. Also showcased are French papers, baby cloths, white petticoats, and a large selection of dainty lingerie on the third floor of eleventh street.
EW exclusive stores offer a complete variety of smart footwear for women of fashion. Colors white and tan dominate this season with black demi calf skin also in style. Featured models include Demeaksian 2 eyelet court ties and men’s hand sewn blucher oxford styles with welt sole and Cuban heel. Prices range from $3.00 to $8.50.
A period advertisement touts an extensive stock of traveling trunks bags and cases for daily outings or European trips. It details 28 to 46 inch trunks with canvas covers oak frames locks and clamps and lists prices from 4.35 to 18.00 plus a Wisconsin Peerless Refrigerator praised for sanitary design and mineral wool insulation with various sizes and enamel options.
The store advertises white bed spreads in Marseilles patterns at 95¢ to $1.45 each with HA Satin spreads from $2.75 to $8.50, plus dimensions from 28 to 36 inches. Second floor lists lightweight suit cases in linen and leatherette with prices from $1.25 to $5.00. Basement offers cleaning fluids powders and toiletries.
The article lists multiple weddings and social events. Admiral Royal Bradford's daughter Miss Katherine Engs Bradford will wed Howard Angell Brockway at St Margaret's Church, with ceremony by Rev E D Johnson and Rev Herbert Scott Smith. A noon reception follows at the Bradford home. Other nuptials include Miss Julia Blanche Nicholson to Morgan Washburn at St Thomas' Church and Miss Bella Bateman to Charles Voorhis at St John’s Church.
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