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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
12
The New Spring Millinery Review showcases masterful millinery for spring and summer. Exquisite French hats stand beside Woodward & Lothrop pieces, Americanized Paris styles, and American creations. The display reflects current fashion trends with a variety of shapes and treatments. Invitation to inspect on the second floor of Tenth Street.
The advertisement promotes slip covers that save cost by protecting furniture from dirt wear and fading. It highlights fabrics including Cre tonnes Belgian Linens English Damask and Cotton Striped, all with full-length skirts and guaranteed fit. Custom orders available at a Special price of 7.50 per average-piece Partor Suite, with 25 yards used.
A local shop advertises ornate washable table covers and cushion covers in springlike colors and dainty designs. Includes leather skins in assorted colors for wall and decor use and a line of ruffled muslin curtains offered at special pricing. Prices range from $1.00 to $1.75 per item.
A large and diverse display presents the Spring 1911 wall paper line with both foreign and domestic papers. The selection ranges from plain to ornate designs in harmonious colorings, showcasing artistic talent and decorative knowledge.
A New Willow Furniture UK display showcases a broad range of pieces including Large Hasy Chairs RecHuing Chairs Couches Settees Sewing Chairs Rockers Tea Tables Tea Carts Book Racks Swings and more in natural color with an appealing green shade. Finishes can be ordered in any tint and cushions offered at modest cost. Bar Harbor natural finish Brown or green Cushions Fourth floor- st.
In a day of grand entertaining at the National Theater box and Washington Club, MR and MRS Wickersham hosted a dinner while Ambassadors, ministers, and prominent figures gathered for receptions. Guests included the French Ambassador, Mme Joeserand, Miss Helen Taft, and numerous senators and representatives. A large Ottoman embassy musicale closed the evening as diplomats mingled with society in a bustling social calendar.
Miss Viola Myer hosted a luncheon in the private dining room at Stoneleigh Court with pink and white decor featuring pink candle shades and baskets of white spun sugar pink Killarney roses and white fuchsias. The social page notes numerous engagements and receptions with notable attendees including Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Taft amid a busy Washington social season.
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