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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
14
An article highlights a broad display of serving trays including cretonne and tapestry centers with wicker frames, tile trays, and solid mahogany options. Prices range from $1.00 to $16.50 with various shapes and finishes.
China Department offers smoking articles with brass and wood finishes. Brass cigarette and cigar boxes brass ash trays with glass inset brass tobacco jars and imported earthenware jars. New mahogany stands feature glass inset trays cigar rests and safety match holders priced from 1.65 to 5.00.
Gift cut glass offered at 2.75, 3.95 and 5.00 with new Christmas cuttings and floral designs. Inventory includes comports, water pitchers, sets, celery trays, bowls, sugar and cream sets, mayonnaise dishes, fruit bowls, decanters, roes bowls and pitchers. Many pieces previously priced higher are now reduced.
Readable text notes price range from fifty cents to one dollar and fifty cents and a location on the fifth floor on G street, suggesting a listing or sale item.
The Wear-Ever aluminum cooking utensils are promoted as splendid Christmas gifts this last week of a special factory demonstration. A demonstrator will stay this week to explain merits and demonstrate modern cooking methods and easy cleaning and brightening of the utensils.
Exquisitely colored hand painted china from imported stock, signed by artists. Includes a wide range of pieces such as cake plates celery trays bourbon dishes salad bowls ice cream trays sugar and cream sets and vases. Fancy china from Old World factories with floral frills foliage and gold trim offered at lower prices than genuine Dresden reproductions.
The Japanese China Bach season reaches a peak in quality with hand decorated pieces superior to prior offerings. It emphasizes tasteful patterns, gold toning, and originality, challenging the view that Japanese ware is merely gaudy. Fancy table china includes single pieces sets and open stock, with groupings priced at 25c to 1.50 per piece or set.
A Christmas sale offers pure linen damask napkins at low prices. Linen in every thread is warranted with an extensive variety of fine patterns. Rich and lustrous quality with sizes to suit every person and meal.
The Japanese Ambassador hosted a dinner at the embassy for Baron Shibusawa with a guest list including Senators and Cabinet officials. Mrs. Charles Grayson Dulin hosted a large afternoon reception in E Street to introduce her daughter Miss Beatrice Dulin to society. The event featured elaborate floral decor, formal gowns, and a later dance and supper for attendees. The bazaar at the Bradleys’ home supported Washington’s poor, drawing broad public patronage.
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