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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1907
Page
33
Wing announces early Easter preparation with complete spring displays across departments. Exclusive fashions and fabrics, many not reimported this season, headline new season selections and direct imports. The store invites all patrons to inspect these offerings, whether or not they plan to buy.
David and John Anderson produce ginghams in checks stripes and solid colors offered in a range of patterns and fabrics. The noted firm markets inclusive menswear fabrics and ready to wear in regional shops.
The season showcases voile fabrics praised for grace and lightness with silk voiles offering crispness similar to wool. Fancy woven designs include polka dots, wreaths, and brocade effects, while black silk grenadines with embroidery return as ultra stylish. Light tailor mades use stripes and plaids, and all latest novelties are on display for early Easter shopping.
Paris attracts great attention to tailored hats with a first showing that surpasses past efforts. The Cloche sailor and small turbans lead, with two tone hemp braid, citron green velvet trim, and a cogite feather. A French sailor in smoke gray chip complements broad crown shapes and lace veils. Soft fluffy hair arrangements are needed to suit the new millinery, and coiffure care becomes essential to the hat’s effect.
Social and personal notes report the marriage of Theresa Carroll to Ross E Pollock at the American Legation in Santo Domingo on March 7. Guests include Peruvian minister and Mme Pardo, Mme Cortes, and various dignitaries. Other items note dinners hosted for Senora Madroza, travel plans of Mrs J Addison Hicks, and visits by Capt Clark M Carr and Gen Eugene A Carr.
A gossip column notes New Yorkers overrely on phones causing last minute cancellations, compares London and Paris manners, and highlights Lent millinery luncheon hosted by Mrs. Hubbard in Chicago with themed menu and hat contest. It also praises Mme Nellie Melba’s impending Chicago concert and her gracious hosting, friendships with royalty, and influence on young artists.
An advertisement touts Altamont Spring Water Co. as featuring the most complete bottling machinery in the world for washing, rinsing, and sterilizing bottles. It promotes purity and sanitary standards and notes sales at 1305 F Street NW and at Woodward & Lothrop, with exclusive agency by Eleventh and F Streets.
The piece surveys society circles from Boston to New York with mentions of Melba, Mme Patti, Mrs. Deland, Mrs. von Mayhoff, Gov. Swanson, and other guests at salons and sales. It notes elite behavior, press privacy trends, and a display of Chinese curios tied to Auguste Chamot’s collection, including items once belonging to the Empress Dowager and royal gifts.
A fragmented account describes antique curios from the imperial palace including a throne chair of reindeer antlers and ivory carved panels. It notes jade ornaments, a priest’s scepter, and a gold mounted treasure set. A suppressed Wyoming parody details an English guest at Cody’s Irma Hotel and nearby hunting trips with large game.
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