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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
25
A retailer presents a vast assortment of ornate pillows and upholstery items suitable as Christmas gifts. Silks satins damasks tapestries and other attractive decor pieces promise lasting appeal and tasteful options for sofas dens and cozy corners.
Xmas gift list highlights bed sets tapestry rope cord accessories and drapery options. Items include rose centerpieces rosettes and tapestry pieces with prices from five to thirty seven dollars. The ads promote home beautification and appeal to housewives seeking affordable, varied decor offerings.
Readable lines describe couch covers offered as Christmas gifts, noting serviceable and ornamental use. Mentions prices from $2.06 to $15.00 for tapestry and velour effects, and suggests draping doorway use. Names Jugdad Effects and Tapestry Jeffer appear as product references.
Broad display of lace curtains including Nottingham Cluny Irish Pont Tambour Net Arabian Brussels Net. Prices range from $1.00 to $27.50 with several lines from $2.75 to $15.00 and up to $25.00. Branch store highlights notable items Frere Tambour Nets and Brussela Net offerings.
Social notes describe Miss Elizabeth Wolcott Parker debuting at a Rauscher dance with an exclusive guest list and pink satin gown. The piece also covers a large Christmas White House dinner hosted by the Roosevelts and a gala at the National Theater with Isadora Duncan and many diplomats in attendance.
A larger assortment of Covered Sofa Pillows offered for holiday giving. Tapestry patterns and Japanese embroidered designs span decor needs. Prices range from $1.60 to $8.00 with variations in cover materials and craftsmanship.
The ad highlights a wide stock of Oriental rugs and carpet pieces for the season. It features Amuritzer and Vantizer style pieces with rich color schemes and detailed patterns. Prices listed include 6. tl ft Amuritzer rug at 150 dollars from a value of 225, and 1 Rolber- ft Vanritzer rug at 150 dollars from a value of 250.
UK name on the box denotes quality and purity in confectionery. The piece promotes specialist candy makers, featuring Fancy Candies, Chocolates with lunch centers, and imported favors. Holiday assortments priced from 25c per lb, with a Christmas special at 1.00 for 5th box, offered in half pound boxes on the Fifth floor, Tenth Street.
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