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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
34
Woodward and Lothrop announces a special Easter opening on Thursday to Saturday featuring Parisian and American millinery on the main floor and second floor green salon. Latest Parisian creations, American adaptations, and new shapes highlighting flowers, plumes, laces, and ornaments alongside children’s hats.
A collection of parasols shows unusual beauty and elegance in conservative styles with intricate appliques and soft chiffons. Dresden effects, hemstitched taffetas, bright colors, and graduated plaitings appear with various handle materials including silver tips and enamel, with sun umbrellas and carriage shades on display. Prices range from 2.50 to 25.00.
A wide selection from France Germany Great Britain and America showcases printed silks muslins gauzes tulle organdies and voiles. Exclusive patterns abound with many items priced by the yard from 12 to 75 cents and beyond. Items include printed French cambrics organdies mousseline de Indes and various plain and Mercerized fabrics.
Hand made Torchon and Cluny laces offered at deep discounts with widths 1 to 5 inches. Prices range from 8 to 39 cents per yard for Torchon and up to 150 dollars per yard for special Cluny laces. Main floor G Street.
Silk petticoats in two lots offered on the third floor at Eleventh Street. Lot 1 Black taffeta petticoats of good silk with accordion plaited edge priced at 3.95 each, value 5.00. Lot 2 Taffeta silk petticoats in white black pink blue lavender and brown blue shades at 7.50 each, value 9.50.
25 dozen corsets made of good quality net with coutil strippings a straight front model in sizes 18 to 30 offered at special value 39c
The article extols stamped linens for Lent, noting profits and home beautification. It lists patterns for shirtwaist sets, collars, cuffs, table and decorative linens, with prices and stamping to order, at a Main floor location on St. street.
The article extols made to measure shirts from foreign makers for spring and summer, claiming superior fit and unique colorings not found in ready-made stock. It notes a large variety of foreign shirtings on sale and urges ordering early for better selection.
In the toilet goods department a new Massage Bath Spray combines brush and spray in rubber design with faucet tubing. Available at $1.50 each or $1.75 with handle.
The store offers W. L. special boys suits at $5.00 with blue serge and mixtures, boasting seven points of superiority and a violet soap for care. Also listing Little Boys Reefers in red tan gray navy sizes 2 to 12 at $5.00 to $5.50 and Boys Top Coats in tan shades sizes 8 to 16, third floor Tenth St.
Winter packing urged as stock of moth preventives and camphor products is listed for sale. Items include packing camphor canisters, cedar camphor, camphorated flakes, lavender camphor, crystalline camphor, and ta na camphor with prices per dozen and per can.
Our 1905 line of go carts and baby carriages offers the latest styles from small carts to elaborate English carriages. A folding go cart with a hollow tubing frame folds flat for trunk storage. Washington agents for Whitney English Coaches. high grade carts feature new automobile gear and heavier tires for longer wear. prices range from $5.00 to $60.00.
Steamer Bugs or Traveling Shawls transition from travel essentials to home comfort items. Once staples for railway cars and ocean decks these plaids now also serve lounging and decorating roles. Rich stripes and plaids appeal for dens and college rooms, with prices from 5.60 to 15.00 dollars.
Complete line of durable footwear for outdoor sports. Women and children can choose Russia calfskin golf shoes and oxfords, white canvas tennis shoes, tan Russia calfskin riding boots, and barefoot sandals in multiple sizes with prices ranging from 1.00 to 12.00.
Spring models now displayed for delicate gown work. Best materials and workmanship. Demonstrations, full warranty, and reasonable prices for various AW and L, Eldredge, Howe, and hand machines. Second floor Get.
Ambassadors and ministers gathered for an “Evening of Story and Song” in aid of First Presbyterian Church with Jussarand hosting in honor of Mr and Mrs Rockhill. A large guest list included French, Cuban, Chinese, Peruvian, Siamese officials and local dignitaries. Mrs Roosevelt plans a Florida rail-and-yacht trip with children. Miss Alice Roosevelt remains in Washington.
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