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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
7
Christmas gift finds favor as the store highlights world markets for top goods. Visit to see silverware leather goods and umbrellas marked free of charge with boxes and presentable packaging. Consumers urged to bring small parcels and request the store directory for convenient shopping memoranda.
A large display featuring upholstery fabrics, lace bed sets, and pillow collections. Luxurious pillows in silks and damasks, lace curtains in Point de Milan and Duchesse, and ornate table covers in velvet and tapestry. Special values on portieres, bed coverings, and decor items with prices ranging from under $5 to $37.50.
Made-to-order Box Couch covered with selected denim and fitted with steel tempered springs offered at 14.00 dollars. Other couches priced up to 37.50 dollars. This advertisement highlights a strong value on customizable furniture and a range of sofa options.
A grand Christmas Bazaar fills the house furnished store on the fifth floor with more than an acre of display space. Bright natural light and wide aisles showcase a complete stock of dinner sets in 70 open patterns. Dona tellus white and gold china is featured in top-piece sets at 35.00 per set, with singles also available.
Brilliant American Cut Glass boasts unmatched brilliance and European design. Inspect a wide range of 8 inch salad bowls fruit dishes vases sherbet bowls ice tubs and more priced from 1 to 50 with special gift collections on two tables. Includes nickel chafing dishes trays pans and utensils with several items promoted as standout values and gifts.
The department advertises a complete assortment of Gas, Electric, and Oil Lamps, Globes, Shades and accessories as ideal Xmas gifts. It highlights new art glass shades with crystal fringe, Japanese lamp shades in assorted colors and sizes, and various glass shades, silk figures, and holder options with prices from 4.00 and up.
Brass and copper articles from our modern housefurnishing store feature multiple patterns and sizes. Items include brass andirons, fire sets, fenders, firs streens, candlesticks, umbrella stands, copper chafing dishes, coffee percolators, copper trays, tea kettles, and more than twenty five patterns. Seasonal Xmas baskets and related goods are highlighted with prices from a few cents to several dollars.
The feature lists Bissell Grand Rapids Carpet Sweepers at $2.50 and other sweepers from $1.00 to $5.00. A central display highlights men’s gifts in the China Department with Weathered Oak Racks, Ash Receivers, Cigar Boxes, Decorated Steins, Jardiniere assortments, and dozens of small gift items. Tables No. 1 through No. 10 present a wide range of imported decorated wares, from steins and cups to fruit bowls and cake plates, all offered at special holiday prices and uniform low tags.
High grade Christmas confections include chocolates houbons fancy candies and conserved fruits. The article notes planned seasonal offerings and trusted makers presenting top quality items and attractive packaging for the holiday trade.
Social and personal receptions featured Mrs. Logan hosting an Army Navy and Marine Corps affair for Mrs. Lawton and Mrs. Liscum as guests. Milas Hastings’s daughter Milas Edgatina Hest Inga was presented to society at a Hastings gathering with pink and white decor, gowns in gray ivory and white lace, and attendants from prominent families. A later tea honored Miss Stephane Trescot at Mrs. Worthington’s home with pink rose decor. debut gowns included gray velvet and white chiffon. Others attending included families of Rear Admiral Gheen, Gen Humphrey, and Gen Elliott. a young people dinner followed and a wedding luncheon for Marie Barnes.
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