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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
7
The Woodward CS Lothrop store in Washington advertises extended evening hours until Christmas. It promotes a large New Cut Glass line with various items such as pickle dishes, footed sherbet, carafes, decanters, nut bowls, salad bowls, fruit dishes, and ice cream trays priced from 1.25 to 8.00, inviting inspection and comparison and highlighting value in gift-ready pieces.
An advertisement for Xmas gas and electric lamps, globes, shades, and accessories. Highlights new art glass shades with crystal fringe and a range of reading and parlor lamps in multiple price tiers from $1.50 to $31.75, plus assorted lamp shades and decorative items.
UR's new jardiniere room offers a rich assortment of jardinières in sizes shapes and colors. A large table features 7 8 and 9 inch pieces offered at a uniform low price of 75 cents each.
An advertisement highlights Bissell carpet sweepers as practical gifts for housekeepers. The Best Improved Grand Rapids model with new improvements is priced at 2.50 dollars each, while other Bissell sweepers range from 1 to 5 dollars.
We offer over sixty open stock dinner set patterns allowing selection of needed pieces in right sizes and shapes. Emphasizing a new dainty border pattern in real china, available in two piece sets and also sold as single pieces at standard earthenware prices.
An advert promotes nickel chafing dishes with wrought iron stands and adjustable lamps as Christmas gifts. It lists prices from $2.25 to $15.00, including cover holders $1.50, chafing dish fry items, toast sections, and alcohol burners.
Special emphasis on Fifth floor China Department gifts for men. Center aisle displays Weathered Oak Pipe Racks priced from 1.50 and up, Fancy Cocoanut Tobacco Boxes, New Imported Ash Receivers, Roemer Cordial Sets, Nested Ash Trays at 1.60 and up, Cigar Decorated Shaving Mugs from 5 and up, Mustache Cups and Saucers 25 cents and up, Decorated Plates for dens and other imported decorative items from 35 cents and up.
Advertising copy promotes a line of Christmas baskets including Xmas Work Baskets on stands and Xmas 5 o Clock Tea stands. It features Xmas Wood Baskets priced from 1.35, Xmas Glove Baskets from 50 cents, and Xmas Handkerchief Baskets with unspecified quantities and options.
A leading importer presents forty two styles of imported decanters and water bottles on W center table in assorted sizes shapes and decorations. Special sale pricing from 75 cents to 2.50 each offers an unusual opportunity for gifts.
Special notice highlights Center Tables in the China Department with fixed price selections from 3 of the 12 tables. Tables 3 5 and T list many items including plates cups saucers vases jacks and open stock priced from 25c to $10.00. Fifth floor sale invites inspection and choice at stated prices.
The store showcases Brass and Copper articles for gifts with items ranging from Brass Andirons at 3.50 to 17.00 and Brass Fire Sets from 5.00 to 2.00. Also listed are Brass Fenders 5.00 to 9.00, Brass Coal Hods 6.50 to 7.00, Brass Fire Screens 8.00 to 16.00, Brass Candlesticks 2.6 to 7.50, Brass Umbrella Stands 7.00 to 7.50, Copper Chafing Dishes and Clock Tea Kettles 5.00 to 6.50, Copper Coffee Percolators 5.00 to 6.50, Copper Trays 1.00 to 1.76 and up to 6.00.
Luxurious home textiles offered for Christmas gifts. Display features table covers in various sizes and fabrics, sofa cushions, satin coverings, and Japanese silk draperies. Prices range from 50 cents to $22.50 with special values highlighted for dining and parlor use.
Footstools of imported Circassian walnut offered in Louis XV and XVI styles. Plain price three dollars, waxed three fifty, gold bronzed four dollars, gold leafed six dollars each.
Advertises Renaissance Lace Bed Sets with English bobbinette fabric, motif centers, corner pieces, and inserts. Bolster cover included. Full double size available in values of $5.00 $6.50 $8.50 and $12.00 per set.
A display of Couch Covers in color rich tapestry flax and Verona velours with special values priced from 2 to 32.50. Available on the fourth floor G at the store.
Imported Circassian Walnut Parlor Furniture in plain finish with denim covers. Side Chairs 16.00 to 25.00, Arm Chairs 23.00 to 60.00, Piano Benches 19.00 to 21.00, Carved Sofas 44.00 to 60.00, Footstools 3.50 to 10.00, Tabourettes 20.00 each, Hall Chairs 19.00 to 22.00, Window Seats 19.00 to 21.00. Waxed gilded or enameled to match interiors, with Damasks and Brocades in stock.
Elegant reversible portieres for doors and windows offered in French jute velour and silk frou frou. Medium weight, available in color combos such as red and tan, green and tan, rose and tan, gold and tan. BES at 16 1 2 dollars per pair.
An account celebrates screens for their beauty and practical value in homes. The article notes screens deter drafts, obscure corners, and serve as elegant Christmas gifts, with ranges from small fire screens to large creations. It highlights varied scenes from grave to humorous, Gibson studies, landscapes, and a rich Mozart tapestry screen.
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