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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1904
Page
7
The article outlines a broad holiday assortment with ladies wear, including Women’s Winter Wraps at reduced prices. It highlights two coats, covert cloth jackets, and satin-lined coats in tan shades, promoted as stylish, well-made, and good value. It urges careful checkout, correct names, and small parcel handling for prompt service.
An ad for rain-proof traveling garments describes a trade in offer for three-quarter length velvet coats with belts. Items include a gray and tan Carmet style in rare stocks priced around 15 and 20 dollars, featuring waterproof materials and practical belts for travel.
Eiderdown robes and wrappers featured in a broad display at Fourteenth Street shop. Gowns and wrappers highlight comfortable, attractive fabrics with satin trims and wide selection of colors. Silk Petticoats offered at deep discounts, with multiple styles and finishes priced from three to seven dollars.
Wide selection of girls coats in blue and brown with braid trim and Peter Thompson emblems, sizes 6 to 14, priced from 7.50 down from 15.00. Winter wraps in latest styles, sizes 6 to 14, half price from 20.00 to 11.00. Also displays of small furs including boas scarfs cravats muffs in mink and fox with prices from 8.76 to 14.25 per set, third floor G street.
Infants department showcases gift articles for babies up to four years old. A rich winter fashion gathering features short kimonos, hand crocheted white worsted lacques, booties, sweaters, caps, blue or pink trim, and celluloid rattles and boxes. Prices range from 75 cents to about 3 dollars. Third floor Eleventh at.
LEGANT Imported Novelties present dainty French lingerie and bridal trousseaux crafted from nainsock Persian lawn crystaline and French cambric with hand embroidery and tucks. Sets of 3 pieces priced from 8.00 to 100.00, with others up to 1,000.00. examples include French Brital percale sets and French nulacok ensembles with gowns drawers and chemises featuring ornate lace and embroidery.
The ad promotes boys clothing including all wool suits in Norfolk jackets and bloomer pants, reefers and overcoats for ages 3 to 16 with prices around 3.95 to 4.50 and value comparisons. It notes third floor display on Tenth and Eleventh streets, plus related men and boys slipper selections and bath accessories priced from 1.00 to 2.50.
Plans for a December 21 wedding in Washington are announced for Mr. Jonkeer R. de Marees van Swinderen, minister from the Netherlands, and Miss Glover with ceremony at the Church of the Epiphany officiated by Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee. A bridal party includes diplomats and American ushers. a breakfast at the Glover home on K Street follows. A separate January 1 wedding is planned for Miss Rose Douglas Wallach and Paymaster John Hancock Merriam with only close relatives present.
A select stock of foreign and domestic corsets with Paris novelties and matching sets. Prices up to 25 dollars per pair. sets include corset hose supporters and silk laces from 1.75 to 4.50. Featured items: various brands, gloves, girdles, satin ribbon bases, and jewelry bags priced to attract gift buyers.
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