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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
15
Advertises imported hand embroidered robes with French and embroidered linen robes still unmade, richly trimmed with lace, medallions, and clasps. Notes patterns range from $12 to $3,000, sizes from handkerchief to tablecloth scale, with easy stitching and wash benefits emphasized for spring wear.
Grand opening showcases hand embroidered garments and stamped patterns for ready to embroider pieces. Includes linens and town textures in sheer and medium fabrics, with linen hats, chemises, chemisettes, shirt waists, and related needlework accessories displayed by local shop.
Through George town customs house another importation of French Lingerie arrives featuring trousseaux of three pieces plus separate skirts gowns chemises corset covers and drawers. Elaborate trimming includes Valenciennes lace hand tucks rib bands and embroidery with sets priced from 14.77 to 95.00 and offered on the third floor Eleventh street.
A promotional sale touts durable, well made furniture from top manufacturers. Large Oak, Mahogany, and Maple dressers priced from 10.95 to 65.00 with values listed up to 100.00. Freight paid on orders over one hundred dollars within 100 miles to aid distant customers.
February sale offers select original oil paintings by noted European artists. Remaining works include Landscape Scene, Winter Scene, Cow Subject, Marine View, Flower Pieces, Harvest Girl, Cottage in Mountains, and Country Road, with substantial price reductions from $7.50 to $16.66 and beyond.
Display features a range of women’s spring shoes including Oxfords Sailor Ties and Court Ties in dull kidskin tan Russia calfskin patent calfskin and kidskin. Also Peerless kidskin shoes at 3.00 and a high end slipper line in many leathers colors and styles. Third floor Tenth st.
A five volume Crown Encyclopaedia and Gazetteer reference library boasts 500 illustrations, 6500 subjects, 96 colored maps and atlas, clear type, red buck binding, totaling 2746 pages. Set priced at $2.50, displayed at the Ok Dept Main floor Tenth at.
Reliable sewing machines offered with full refunds if not satisfactory. Models range from $5 to $40 with oak or cabinet cases. highlights include an $18 machine in a handsome oak cabinet and a $40 model. Hand machines priced 5.00 to 13.50, all with nickel steel attachments and five year guarantee. Demonstrator available on second floor.
Valentines Day legend says birds choose mates and lovers exchange tokens of endearment. The article notes how missives have grown into thousands of forms with verses, some hand painted works of art. Prices range from 1c to 3.00 on the main floor G at location.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt entertained at dinner and a musicale celebrating Miss Roosevelt’s twenty second birthday. A pink rose and hyacinth decorated State dining room set a festive tone. Attendees included Senator and Mrs Newlands, various dignitaries, and many young social figures, with a Boston Symphony Quartet performing a varied classical program.
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