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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
14
A store advertises a vast display of women’s suits with options from economical to elaborate styles. It highlights three price points, 22.50 25.00 and 29.50, and notes fabrics including serge homespun and tans navy blue Roman blue white. The inventory promises smart style and refinement across sizes and emblems, with varied trims and collars.
Fine imported blouses in chiffon waists and silk mousseline arrive in two tone patterns with tuck detailing and quilling. Prices range from 6.75 to 18.50 with colors canard amethyst navy and green red. Also chitin cloth waists offered in latest styles priced from 6.75 to 12.75.
The collection features low-cut spring and summer footwear in calfskin, patent kidskin, and other leathers. Styles include Three and Four Eyelet Ties, Oxfords, Gur, Jet Court, Eclipse Pumps, and plain pumps with wing tips and Cuban heels. Prices range from $3.00 to $6.06 per pair with special values on patent kidskin and metal calfskin pumps.
A listing offers sepia pictures including Gainsborough works Lady Douglas Mes Sheridan Lady with the Fan and others in oval frames. Also available are artist proof etchings landscapes modern Madonnas in oldstyle frames and small upright colonial mirrors in gilt frames. Prices range from one dollar to fourteen dollars.
A Washington social note recounts Mr and Mrs Taft hosting Mr Lloyd Griscom and other members of the Philippine party in Tokyo and Washington. Prominent guests at the luncheon include Representative Longworth Mrs Boardman Mr Wade Ellis and numerous ambassadors. The piece lists boxes social courtesies and upcoming events at Continents Hall and the National Theatre with a focus on society attendance and patronage.
Mrs. Henderson hosted a 70 guest informal gathering at her teenth street home. Notables like Miss Mabel Boardman and Mrs. Ballinger attended. a French embassy luncheon featured ministers and diplomats. Lt. Gen. Nelson A Miles was guest of honor at a dinner and box party at major venues, with numerous receptions and teas hosted by prominent Washington figures throughout the evening.
Dense society gossip from Washington and Newport detailing Easter entertainments at the Taft White House and Norman Natl social events. It notes Chinese hostesses at the Washington embassy, multiple dances, naval charity balls, and Newport engagements including Miss Colford and Dudley Morgan, plus fashion observations and a hot springs gambling dispute involving Count von Mourik de Beaufort and Countess von Kilgarten.
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