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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
7
A store advertises evening hours through Christmas with second floor displays of dress patterns in wool and printed fabrics, plus silk and crepe de Paris. It promotes varied linens, damask sets, table runners, and imported screens, with prices and gift-ready packaging for holiday presents.
A catalog of seasonal offers features sewing machines from W. & L. with prices from 5 to 40 dollars and a free stocking-darning attachment through Xmas. Also promoted are tourist coats, women’s demi calf shoes at reduced prices, and a selection of cedar and matting gift boxes, down comfortables, and metal beds including brass and enameled options for all ages.
A vintage catalog of men’s gifts lists wallets, dress shirts, suitcases, smoking sets, shaving kits, desk accessories, travel clocks, umbrellas, writing papers, and many small accessories. The compiled options cover clothing, grooming, lamp and home items, and travel gear suitable for holiday presents.
A description of lace bed sets in white ivory and Arabian tones with Renaissance lace centers and bolster rolls. New spring shirt waists for women feature sheer lawn designs with detachable fronts and lace yokes, priced from 7.50. Prince Chap tourist coats in gray cheviot arrive, lined with satin, offered at a reduced value. A varied clock display showcases French boudoir, gilt and onyx relay, and other designs for Christmas gifts.
A catalog note describes rich imported negligees in albatross and silk with lace, trims, and diverse silhouettes, highlighted as Christmas gifts. Also advertised are European and French gilt clocks, travel clocks, and a broad collection of cut glass wares on sale at main floor and third floor departments with various prices.
Our Pure Food Store touts a holiday menu with mixed nuts of pecans brazil almonds filberts and walnuts and Colonial Mince Meat in 2 3 and 4 pound packages. Many society notices follow including teas dinners and receptions hosted by Mrs Marge Hottes, Dr. and Mrs. Fremont Smith, and Mrs. Cassels. The piece names Yale president Hadley Columbia president Butler and other dignitaries, with social scenes at the New Willard and specified guests and gowns. Continued on twelfth page.
UST advertises walking skirts in plaited Venetians Panamas broadcloths and cheviots priced at five six seven fifty each. The items are marketed as better quality than typical prices.
E invite careful inspection of confections by those familiar with the best. Appreciate unusually high character and moderation of price. Showings of fancy boxes and baskets worthy of attention. Those buying ranches for out‑of‑town friends should place orders now for forwardance on a named date. Fifth floor Tepth st.
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