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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
25
Beginning tomorrow the store will stay open in the evenings until Christmas. Do not wait until the rush, as delays in delivery may occur. Subscribe today to secure January magazines which may be unavailable after today. Back Dept Main floor Tenth St.
An ad describing practical men’s gifts from a mens furnishing store. It highlights combinations of accessories, scarves, ties, gloves, suspenders, robes, and jackets, with prices and boxed presentation. The text emphasizes quality fabrics, imported silks, and a wide range of gift options for holiday gifting.
Large assortment of white and colored vests available in the main floor fashion section. Prices range from 150 to 700 dollars each.
A vintage advertisement listing gift slippers for men women and children in multiple styles and colors with prices ranging from 1.00 to 2.50. The copy describes leather soles patent leather and felt options with decorative pompons and fringe in red blue lavender and tan tones.
We have received several new spring 1909 dress fabrics ordered for the holidays. The assortment includes Kyota Silk, Satin Broche, Silk Poplin, Japonika Silk, Bolienne de Luxe, Belfast Trinity Mousseline de Soie, Batiste Lawns. Fabrics are shown in plain colors with floral and conventional patterns and can be cut to desired lengths and boxed for gifts.
A special purchase features a dainty silk like chiffon suitable for party and evening dresses. It comes in many new and staple colorings, offering versatile fabric choices for stylish garments.
An ad describes dress patterns priced at 29 cents a yard, regularly 35 cents, with patterns cut to any length and enclosed in an attractive box on the second floor, suitable for Christmas gifts.
Washington society gathers at a banquet in honor of Capt Austin Wadeworth of New York with attendance by Swedish and Dutch ministers, Mrs Roosevelt and other notables. A forthcoming St Rose’s School benefit at the British embassy ballroom features a larger audience room and performances by the Monday Morning Musical Club andMme de Blanpre. Local receptions at Lafayette Square and the Cameron home, plus tastings and teas, mark a busy social week in Washington society.
Mrs William Howard Taft plans a brief New York stay to visit her brother in law Henry Taft and shop for the inaugural ball gown. An American-made gown of white satin brocade with pearls is expected, built by a Cincinnati designer, with material chosen by Mr Taft from a New Jersey maker.
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