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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
7
An early 20th century item from Woodward & Lothrop offering a New York Washington Paris line ensemble at 15 dollars. Features a fine sheer handkerchief linen shirtwaist with a full tucked and plaited skirt, finished with a wide new plas.
A late 19th century catalog note offers dressing sacques and kimonas in lawn fabrics with white borders and silk trim, priced from 51 to 1.00, plus short kimonas and white lawn pieces. It advertises a June wedding gift section on the fourth floor with framed photographic gifts and artwork selections for bridal presents.
As warm weather arrives and many leave the city, hand sewing machines are promoted as compact labor-saving devices for busy mothers. They are described as serviceable, requiring little space, affordable from $10.30 to $13.50, and ideal to carry in a trunk alongside unfinished sewing.
The Designer for July features articles on Fourth of July tableaux gospel of outdoor beauty Italian housekeeping house to house milliner and more plus patriotic verse short stories and Miss Ginter of Gintersville chapters. July standard patterns priced 6c and 15c with fashion sheets free on request at pattern department main floor Eleventh Street.
Complete assortment of flags for Flag Day with American and national flags in silk cotton bunting and sheeting. Includes small buttonhole to 8 ft decor flags and accessories priced to move. Fourth floor Eleventh St. Guards against vague OCR errors.
The ad lists straw hats including Stitt, Sennat, Split, Java, Porto Rican, Jap, Milan, French Palm, Manila, Bangkok, and Panamas. Prices range from $1.00 to $7.50 with cushion sweatbands and adjustable fits. The $5 Panama is highlighted as exceptionally fine, soft, and pliable.
A catalog note extols men’s two piece neglige suits in plain and fancy cheviots serges homespuns and worsteds with tailored coats both single and double breasted. It advertises summer fabrics from 25c gauze to 4.50 garments and highlights stylish thin cool options along with lounging sleepwear and new Madras and percale pieces.
Seaside and lakeside trips call for proper apparel with attractive bathing suits. Two piece cotton suits in navy blue with red or white trim sell for 1.00 each. Two piece worsted suits in navy blue go for 2.00 each, with better grades at 3.00 and 4.00.
Miss Ella Gleeson and Dr Daniel Mulcahy were married at St Patrick's in a grand ceremony. Relatives and a large invited guest list filled the church as bridesmaids and gowned attendants moved in procession, with a high Mass following.
Special clearance sale offers women’s summer oxfords in kidskin box calfskin dongola and tan Russia calfskin. Some have welted or turn soles patent tips and Cuban heels. Styles include dress walking and general wear with all sizes in the lot. Priced at 2.50 a pair, regular 3.50, third floor tenth.
Sales pitch urges readers to arrive early to secure first picks from a complete range of sizes and six styles. It promises a rare chance this summer with prices at less than half at the outset of hot weather, stressing urgency and limited opportunity.
The column details weddings and social events in Washington, including the Mulcahy nuptials at North Capitol Street with St Vincent's Asylum ties, Mrs Mulcahy’s charity work, and the reception at the family home. It lists guests, outfits, and presents, followed by multiple society marriages and travels across hotels, homes, and summer retreats involving notable families, naval officers, and foreign guests, with plans for future residences in Switzerland and Lenox.
The ceremony featured palm and white blossom decor. The bride wore white chiffon with lace bodice and a coronet of orange blossoms. Attendants wore pink silks. Guests included Ruth Fitzhugh and Lille Hercus. The couple, Saegmuller, planned a European tour before Rochester residence. Mrs Cramer, a Danish trip en route to Europe, travels noted. Lorena Rhine and Alson Bryan wed June 10 in Washington with a reception at Takoma Hotel, flowers and lace details highlighted.
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