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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
45
NewMuslin curtains three yards long with deep ruffle and dots, priced at 1.25 per pair. French tambour muslin curtains at 35.00 and 6.00 per pair with embroidered edges and centers. Printed figured taffetas in light and dark colors offered at 0.30 per yard. Slip covers for a five piece parlor suite at 11.00. Woodward and Lothrop box couches priced at 14.00, custom orders also available.
A catalog of discounted rugs lists Kermanshaw Rug at 65 dollars down from 90, Sarouk Rug at 75 from 100, and small lots of Shirvan Daghestan and Dabistan rugs priced between 12.50 and 22.50 each, with prior prices shown. The standouts include one lot of Shirvan at 12.50 and Daghestan and Dabistan sets at 20 to 22.50 each, all marked down from higher prices.
A very massive 1421-2 ft brass bedstead is offered for 32.50, down from 40.00, highlighting substantial clearance pricing on a sturdy bedroom piece.
The Fifth Floor department showcases modern Howser furnishings and top foreign and domestic pieces in Chinaware Glassware Lamps and accessories. Daily arrivals of spring productions include new inventions and devices for dining room and kitchen plus American cut glass and wedding Easter gift pieces. Strong values highlighted.
A local ad promotes richly decorated Japanese china mayonnaise bowls on a tray with a choice price of 50 cents each, calling attention to the set and its value for buyers.
The advertisement highlights an 8 inch Cut-glass Fruit or Salad Bowl in the new Clemo pattern priced at 5.00 each. Gift Glassware groups feature pieces at 2.75 3.95 and 5.00. Plain nine ounce Table Tumblers offered by the dozen at a special price. Two lots of Imported Glass Vases include assorted shapes and colors at 1 to 5 cents and long-stem vase sets at 15 25 35 and 50 cents.
French China Plaques offered in 10 inch size with marine design and gold trim. Bored for hanging suitable for dining rooms with or without plate rails. Special price 50c each, usually 75c. Includes multiple quality options.
The store announces fresh this season seeds now in stock. Flower seeds priced four packets for five cents while vegetable seeds offer two packets for five cents. Fifth floor.
A large audience at the Ecuadorian legation bid Minister Carbo farewell before his Friday departure. Dining and receptions featured prominent guests including Ambassadors, diplomats, and society figures, with Mme Carbo and daughters among the attendees. Other society items note marriages, engagements, and forthcoming events across Washington venues.
Miss Marion Slocum, daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Slocum of New Bedford, to wed Thomas Hellowell of New York in June, with Parisian hostessing, Derbyshire society, and Brocklebank Westinghouse alliance drawing attention. The piece chronicles society weddings, debutants, chaperones, fashion notes, and social headlines from New York, Boston, and London including Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and the Brocklebanks.
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