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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
25
Complete stock of all the latest approved styles and many novelties. Includes full-dress suits tuxedo suits opera hats full-dress vests shirts bows and ties protectors or shields cuffs silk suspenders hosiery gloves handkerchiefs canes cuff links shirt studs and all other accessories.
Full dress and tuxedo suits showcased with Hart Schaffner and Marx quality. Tuxedo and full dress suits priced at 30 and 35 dollars, vests from 2.50 to 6 dollars, Prince Albert coats and vests 25 to 40 dollars, fancy vests from 1.50 to 6 dollars.
Central assortment of tail Ornaments for evening wear imported and home made. New effects in garrets and Silver Wings plus Gold and Silver Spangles Bow Knots and corsage garnitures matched to costumes. Marabou feathers, Du Barry scarves, fish lace, ruffles, gloves, handkerchiefs, duchess lace, thread lace, satin slippers and opera boots. Preview of Paris models Sapphire and Lily of France with white moire ribbons and fine embroideries for New Year attire.
Tourist wing of Household and Decorative Linens offers Fine Damask Table of Nipkus in regular and extra banquet sizes for receptions and large gatherings. Includes lace primmed table cloths centerpieces sideboard dresser linens, embroidered linen covers, with nonheatable asbestos table mats for not highly polished tables.
A dense catalog of New Year table items and kitchenware including dishes, glassware, candie shade holders, chafing dishes, coffee percolators, mixers, lamps, and cut glass pieces. Items span from table linens to fruit bowls and serveware with prices and floor locations noted. Strong nouns include Fifth Floor Eleventh Street and Main Floor locations, various glassware items, and kitchen appliances.
Capital Society announces forthcoming New Year receptions with several social events and weddings noted. Mrs Wright, wife of the War Secretary, will host a Southern Relief Ball on Monday night January 18 with prominent society members assisting. Missouri and Texas connections appear in announcements of marriages and upcoming nuptials, including Katherine Lomax Heard and Nelson Bunell and Madeline Wicks Kennedy.
The Chilean minister and Mme Cruz plan to leave Washington January 20 for Cuba where the minister has been appointed to represent Chile at the Cuban President's inauguration. Also noted are visitors and social engagements involving Mrs Fairbanks, Miss Howry, Gov and Mrs Swanson, and various receptions at the Hotel Jefferson and executive mansion.
Social pages recount Mrs James Brown hosting a chic cotillion for her debutante daughter Miss Annerlict Schuyler Brown. The floral ballroom featured pink rose carnage, electric lit favors, and ornamental Circus props as guests danced, sipped eggs cafe au lait, and enjoyed a dawn breakfast. Nearby notes cover weddings and society profiles including Miss Isabel Faddie Williams Biddle Drexel Paul nuptials and Belcourt Newport society, with commentary on New Year gift customs and notable patrons.
A near century old estate on Grosvenor Square showcases restored rooms and period furnishings gathered by Mr and Mrs Drexel. Highlights include a marble hall with a grand staircase, an English Chippendale dining room, a carved four poster bed from Portugal, and treasures of painting and sculpture. The redecoration preserves the lowe era while updating off street dining and entertaining spaces for modern use.
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