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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
29
A local shop features a wide range of women's tailor-made suits, silk dresses, lingerie, and spring coats in varied fabrics and colors. Sizes span very small to extra large with styles from severe tailored lines to elaborate butterfly sleeves, including checked and striped patterns in fresh spring shades.
Silk princess dresses crafted in pongee silk in tan brown and capenhaet blue with white lace yokes and sleeves. Embroidered French knots finish the waists. ideal for matinee and informal occasions.
A display of new lingerie princess dresses in white and pastel shades features blue batiste fabric, rich lace trimmings, and fine embroideries. Suited for balls theater and evening events with price of 16 50 each, value 23 50.
Jaunty separate coats in light weight fabrics of black broadcloth and tan covert cloth. Styles include fitted semifitted and cutaway, all neatly lined and well tailored to suit spring wear.
Raincoats by Gloria Silk advertised as rain and dust proof with Mikado sleeves and large armholes. Tailored styles come in brown or dark blue priced at 25 dollars each.
Announcing fur storage and insurance available at nominal cost through the Ready-to-wear Department. Eliminate worry during spring and summer as we handle pickup, storage, and protection. Call to arrange pickup. Toledficer-G street.
A broad display of New Colored Dress Fabrics highlights spring 1908 offerings including Paris novelties and exclusive domestic goods. Fabrics listed cover Aflewool Wrench Voiles, All-wool Shadow Check Voiles, Striped Voiles, bordered voiles, Chichinette in tan and navy, Ribbon Stripe Net, Shadow Chiffon Stripes, Chiffon Taffeta, Herringbone and Chevron Serges, and German English Striped Cloths with prices from 73 cents to $2.50 a yard.
Society notes detail a benefit for the House of Mercy featuring Miss Elsie Janis, with prominent guests including Mrs. Richardson Clover and Milas Clover in Havana. Washington hosts, with many diplomats and notable figures attending dinners, boxes, and a Willard supper.
A portrait of Mrs Theodore Roosevelt as a busy White House figure who manages social duties, selects music and art, oversees her children, and shares active companionship with the President. The piece highlights her needlework, shopping, wardrobe, and role in entertaining welcomed guests.
Special to The Washington Post details the marriage of Miss Julia Kean Fish, daughter of Hamilton Fish, to William Lawrence Breese, at St James Church. The bride wore a satin gown with lace, carried orange blossoms and orchids, and wore a diamond chain with a ruby pendant. Guests included Mrs Kean and Julian Kean. the couple will travel in the U.S. before moving to London for the spring season.
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