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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
7
Reduced prices on Afghan 74x04 ft for 60.00 from 80.00. 7g Inde vogx13h ft 225.00 from 275.00. Plus 2 Extra Fine Keelims 5x10 ft 25.00 from 35.00. Limited quantities offered.
Large selection of 9x12 rugs including Reyil Wilton, Imperial Axminster, Smyrna, Brussels Stock, Kashmir, and Wilton Velvet. Prices reduced from 4000 to 835, 832.50, 30, 16.50, and 15, with multiple patterns such as floral, oriental, and neat designs. Limited quantities, emphasis on carpet and border matching.
Listing shows Imperial Smyrna rugs in numerous dimensions from 21x45 inches to 36x72 inches with prices ranging from $2.25 to $33.00. Floor space specs include Fourth floor and several large area rug measurements such as 4x7 ft and 24x15 ft, with prices noted next to each size.
A newspaper vignette promotes Kingsbury products including Iron Rust Eradicator for stains on cotton and linen at 3c a bottle. Demonstrations claim stain removal and fabric restoration. Also touts Velvet Cream Witch Hazel Freckle Remover Velvet Skin Food and Velvet Lotion for skin care on the main floor.
Elegant imported novelties in Women's Dainty French Lingerie and Bridal Trousseaux are matched with domestic 3 piece sets. Nai Nsook ensembles include gown drawers and corset cover with hand embroidery like Valenciennes lace and beading. Nainsook sets feature chemise gown chemise with embroidery lace and wash ribbon. $11.75 per set. Third floor Eleventh st.
New Parisian corsets arrive in white and colored satins, coutils, batiste, broche, and laces. Styles include straight-front and hip-hip effects, popular abroad for the coming season. Inaugural ball costumes are especially complemented by these dainty garments.
Cosmos Prints offer copies of noted world pictures in two sizes small and large. Water color friendly paper enhances tones and distinctiveness at low prices. Small 16 for 25¢ large 4 for 25¢. Ficture Dept Fourth floor Tenth st.
A February furniture sale offers a broad selection from box couches to leather loungers, with prices slashed from $5.00 to $82.00. Items include box couches in various sizes, Davenport suites in mahogany and Cardoza fabrics, Turkish chairs and rockers, leather pieces, and weathered oak bookcases. All pieces come from established high standard manufacturers with reduced pricing for a limited time.
Mrs Talmage and Mrs Mellon hosted four hundred guests for a Meet Mrs Fairbanks event with naval officers present, while Mrs Moore gave a luncheon. A large dinner party featured many ambassadors and ministers, including the Italian and Danish envoys, and Mrs Longworth. Two hundred young society members enjoyed a subscription dance at Rauscher's under chaperones, with dancing from 1 to 1 and a midnight buffet. Prominent guests at a Massachusetts Avenue reception included Justice Harlan and Justice Brown, with Mrs Fairbanks present as D A R president. Musicians from the Martine Band provided continuous music. Also noted were musicales at Mrs Fremont's home and a dinner hosted by the Secretary of the Interior and Mrs Hitchcock with Italian envoy and Baroness. Continued on ninth page.
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