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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
21
Holiday shoppers are invited to view new Wool Dreas patterns featuring self plaids and stripes in serge weave and semi rough suitings. Prices run from 3.50 to 6.00 per yard with several 7 to 8 yard lengths offered, including a 54 inch Wool Satin Cloth in violet and rose at 1.25 per yard. Second floor G at.
A local advertisement lists numerous dress patterns and fabrics with prices for spring 1910. Patterns include Cahco, Percale, Gingham, Poplin, Tussah and Silk varieties, with quantities in yards and prices ranging from 78 cents to several dollars per pattern.
The reputation of Haskell Silks for wear and dualities is well known and their Pure Dye Black Silks have given years of satisfaction. They list weaves such as Peau de Soie Satin Duchesse Satin Majestic Satin Meszaline Latin Directoire Peau de Cygne Gazelle moire Francaise Ottoman and various taffetas. They will cut any length for a dress skirt or waist and wrap it in a neat gift box.
Third floor Eleventh St showcases Silk Petticoats for Xmas gifts in varied models both foreign and domestic boxed for presentation. Also featured are Fancy Garters, ready gifts, with prices from 5 to 15 dollars. Mens Silk Petticoats offered in black and colors at 8.85 each, plus multiple styles of women’s taffeta silk Petticoats from 5 to 10.50 dollars in rich shades and flounced designs.
Washington society gathered for a flurry of dinners and visiting dignitaries. The Johnston couple hosted eighteen including Sweden's minister and Rear Admiral Wainwright, with Mrs Biddle returning to Philadelphia, several gatherings followed at 101 Nineteenth Street and the Grafton, and a Greek Church celebration in New York marking the czar’s birthday while mourning for Grand Duke Michael.
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