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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
51
New lot of herringbone striped cheviot coat suits in navy blue black gray green and raisin 40 inches long satin shawl collars all-around platted skirts offered at 16.50 each on sale this morning at the store.
Large holiday assortment of shawls and scarves with silk woven and fringe designs. Includes wool shoulder shawls, striped and Persian effects, and handsome woven allic shawls in black white and cream. Prices range from 2 to 650 dollars. many items target gifts for mothers grandmothers sisters and friends.
A catalog of embroidered silk items for home decoration and daily use. Includes fancy silk coated coats, sewing bags, pin cases, needle books, glove boxes, pin cushions, memorandum tablets, and Corset bone cases. Prices range from 50 cents to several dollars, highlighting ribbon embroidery and attractive remembrances.
A local retailer promotes sewing and work baskets and leather sewing cases imported from European shops. Prices range from $1.60 to $45.00, with wicker and leather options, lined interiors, and decorative fittings.
Store reports strong Christmas umbrella sales across sections with a broad range of gifts. Specials include women's silk and taffeta umbrellas in black cream and colorways with wood handles, priced from 2.00 to 5.95 dollars, highlighting practical and high class novelties.
Gift slippers for men women and children with a wide range of leathers and up-to-date styles. Displays promise attractive values for opera evening or house wear. Includes 7 Men's suede opera slippers and tan Calizhin opera slippers offered at various prices.
A catalog of women’s shoes lists fan and Black Dongola Kidskin slippers from 150 to 209 a pair, Black Felt Romeos, Opera Slippers with feather soles, moccasins named Elawathe and Hia maths, satin evening slippers, and infants to misses sizes. Also patent leather and suede options, felt opera slippers, and Terry Cloth Bath Slippers with leather soles, plus decorative trims and beading.
The Tafts hosted a formal White House gathering last evening with Vice President Sherman and Mrs Sherman, cabinet members and spouses, Southern governors and mayors, plus Yale University’s president. The Red Room and Blue Room hosted guests as Marine Band played in full dress near the north corridor. A long dinner table featured Windsor carnations, nephrolepis ferns and gold accents with numerous dignitaries in attendance. A separate Italian ambassador dinner and other social events followed, highlighting Washington society’s festive season.
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