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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
15
The Palais Royal announces three surprising clothing lines for spring 1909. Suits at 15.98 rival higher priced outfits, Messaline Gille dresses at 25, and Lingetie lingerie dresses at 12.50. Readers are urged to visit tomorrow as opportunities pass quickly.
Wholesale costumes valued at 50000 have been received. Tomorrow's display promises to be the most complete outside New York. Tailor made suits priced 18 98, 25 00, 27 50, and 33 00 with 36 and 40 inch coats, tight sleeves, serges and fancy tailor suitings used. 12 50.
A sale listing details various lace nets, Brussels lace, Bern or Torc lace items, and embroidered bands. Widths range from 15 to 72 inches with prices from 2c to several dollars, including gold and silver bands, and silk embroidery options. Native brands and weights from 12c to 150 are noted, along with Tiger and Torches patterns.
The page lists a wide range of sewing notions and trimmings including jet buttons many at 15 cents, gold and silver nets, ribbons in various widths, hooks and eyes, dressmakers pins hair curlers and other sewing supplies. It notes high interest in jet trimming and new dress fashion with items displayed on the second floor trimming department.
The leading lingerie drummers tour with garment samples priced 50c 90c and 1 33 as Palais Royal seizes January Sale inventory. Standard 7c to 3 50 lingerie to 50c 90c and 1 33 in first and third floor tables. Separate skirts gowns corset covers chemises and drawers appear in 50c 90c and 1 33 lots plus 30c Swiss Ribbed Union Suits with various necks sleeves lengths and leg lengths.
A fragmented price list shows lace curtains offered by importers with varied per pair prices. Entries include quoted amounts such as 59 cents for 19 pairs, 97 cents for 28 pairs, and higher values up to 12 dollars for 11 pairs, each with differing original and sale prices.
Four floor discount highlights tapestry portieres described as heavy and beautiful with Oriental designs. Rings and brackets sold in pairs at 3.98, advertised as the best $5.00 portieres. Note mentions other bargains, including Mission Furniture, on the fourth floor.
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