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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
19
The article extols Woodward & Lothrop offering abundant Christmas selections from global markets. It urges a personal store visit and assures comfort, prompt delivery, and wide availability of goods for holiday gift shopping.
Holiday shoppers are offered fresh serge weave wool dress patterns in self plaids and stripes with bright new goods. Highlights include 6 to 7 yard lengths at discounted prices from 3.90 to 5.25 with values up to 12.00, plus 54 inch Wool Satin Cloth in violet tan and rose at 1.25 per yard and a mix of striped suitings in 46 inch widths.
Selections of hundreds of dress patterns with lithographed bands are displayed. Prices range from 1.25 to 5.40 per pattern with varied fabrics including Percale Gingham Poplin and Silk Chiffon. Boxes ready for presentation.
A catalog style line listing numerous fabric names and finishes such as Peau de Cygne Messaline Satin Duchesse Maire Antique Maire Velour Sarah Liberty Satin Armure Latin Majestic Ottoman Gros Grain Indro Mikado Shantung Crepe de Chine Crepe Meteor Foulard and related terms including various silks satins chiffons and textures.
A catalog of Christmas and holiday books for all ages, featuring American prose criticism by W.C. Bromwell and a mix of new, favorite, and rare works. It highlights Widow's Wisdom, The Bridge Fiend, The Last King of Poland, Queen Lady, Jagrey, and Sir Philip Sidney, with brief descriptions and price hints.
A Washington dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walsh drew a crowd of ambassadors and dignitaries including Italy’s ambassador, the Austrian ambassador, the German ambassador’s family, the Swiss minister, the Brazilian ambassador’s daughter, and others. Informal luncheons and dinners followed at various households with notable attendees from the Russian and German embassies, War and State Department officials, and Washington social circles. The piece also notes upcoming events, arrivals, and charity talks at Belasco Theater and neighborhood society gatherings.
Society notes report Elinor Glyn has joined a women’s club opposing suffragists. She questions why women with health or a good husband would seek the vote. The piece also mentions lavish care for toy terriers, highlighting a high salaried kennel maid and assistants overseeing washing, grooming, and walks for pampered dogs.
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