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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1907
Page
11
Our store presents full seasonal assortments with exclusive fashions and fabrics tied to the Easter holidays. Select new imports and limited pieces are showcased across departments, many not re-ordered this season. A cordial invitation invites all to inspect these items, whether buyers or not.
David and John Anderson offer ginghams in checks stripes and solid colors. The line features a range of fabrics suitable for shirts and dresses, highlighting traditional patterns and durable weave across a selection of hues.
The article surveys Easter fabrics with emphasis on voile varieties and silk voiles, noting tight silk threads for crisp weight and light feel. It catalogs patterns including black and white checks, plaids, stripes, embroidered silk grenadines, and gowns, urging early selection under daylight in a display.
Paris draws attention to tailored hats with a standout first showing. The Cloche, sailor, and small turbans lead, with two toned hemp braid, citron green velvet, and rhinestone accents. French sailors in gray chip and American beauty velvet coif with lace veil headline bold styles. Hair must be soft and fluffy to complement the looks.
Social and personal notices announce the marriage of Theresa Carroll to Ross E Pollock in Santo Domingo on March 7 at the American Legation. The article lists guests including Peruvian and Colombian officials, with dinners and entertainments by Mme Pardo and others.
A London and Chicago social column notes how telephones disrupt engagements in New York and elsewhere, praises a millinery luncheon hosted by Mrs. Hubard in Chicago, recounts Melba's famed hospitality and friendships, and hints at royal attention surrounding her. Details include a hat themed menu and a napkin of fashion trivia.
The Altamont Spring Water Co. advertises its Deer Park Maryland bottling house as housing the most complete washing and sterilizing machinery and proclaims its water free from organic impurities. It notes demonstrations and sales at 1305 F Street NW and at Woodward & Lothrop Exclusive Agents Eleventh and F Streets.
A long, curving column surveys society in Boston and New York, detailing Melba’s wealth and jewels, Deland’s bulb sale benefiting an infirm, and social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. von Mayhoff. It contrasts English aristocracy press practices with New York privacy trends, notes a Boxer-era Chinese curios exhibit, and mentions a rare Empress Dowager heirloom collection.
A fragment from a 19th century note describes gilded dragon mounts and a throne chair of Emperor Chien Lung carved from reindeer antlers with gold mounts. It highlights three ivory carved panels from the imperial palace showing birds, flowers, and fruit, plus a jade ornament mounted in gold. The piece mentions a suppressed incident at Cody involving Col. Cody and an English guest in stray hunting talk.
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